Argus Definition & Meaning

argus
noun
  1. (Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes
  2. large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasant

"Argus" in song lyrics

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  • "rock island argus"
    AOL — AOL
  • "news argus"
    AOL — AOL
  • "barre times argus"
    AOL — AOL

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