argus
nounEtymology Special use of Argus, a many-eyed mythological figure.
1
A watchful guardian.
2
An alert, observant person.
3
Either of two species of pheasant of Southeast Asia having large ocellated tails.
4
Any of various nymphalid butterflies, such as those of the genus Junonia, also called pansies.
- Derived terms
- argus pheasant, blue argus, brown argus, chocolate argus, meadow argus, northern brown argus, Scotch argus