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Argus.

A mythical being, also called Argos or Argus Panoptes, with many eyes, a watchman who served Hera; his eyes were later transplanted to the peacock's tail.

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name/ˈɑːɡəs/
  1. A mythical being, also called Argos or Argus Panoptes, with many eyes, a watchman who served Hera; his eyes were later transplanted to the peacock's tail.

    Greek
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἄργος (Árgos).

noun/ˈɑːɡəs/
  1. Alternative form of argus (“watchful guardian”).

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Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἄργος (Árgos).

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