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argus

/ˈɑːrɡəs/ noun · British & US
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What does argus mean?

noun

A person who watches or observes something carefully; a mythical giant with 100 eyes. In Greek mythology, Argus was a giant with 100 eyes who was tasked with guarding Io.

Example

"The security guard was an argus, watching the entire store with his keen eye."

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