noun
Argus
AH-guhs
noun
1
A watchful guardian who misses nothing.
"The old librarian was an argus, spotting every torn page."
"Security cameras have become the argus of modern shopping malls."
2
A keenly observant, alert person.
"Nothing gets past her; she's an absolute argus in meetings."
How to Use Argus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA vigilant watcher who notices everything.
Word Forms
arguses plural
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Etymology
From Argus, the many-eyed watchman of Greek myth, whose eyes were said to live on in the peacock's tail.