Definitions for: Argonaut

[n] (Greek mythology) one of the heroes who sailed with Jason on the Argo in search of the Golden Fleece
[n] someone engaged in a dangerous but potentially rewarding adventure

Webster (1913) Definition: Ar"go*naut, n. [L. Argonauta, Gr. ?; ? + ? sailor, ?
ship. See Argo.]
1. Any one of the legendary Greek heroes who sailed with
Jason, in the Argo, in quest of the Golden Fleece.

2. (Zo["o]l.) A cephalopod of the genus Argonauta.

Ar"go*naut, n.
One of those who went to California in search of gold shortly
after it was discovered there in 1848. [U. S.] --Bret Harte.

The ``Argonauts of '49'' were a strong, self-reliant,
generous body of men. --D. S.
Jordan.

See Also: adventurer, character, fictional character, fictitious character, venturer

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