Argo

American

[ahr-goh] / ˈɑr goʊ /

noun

genitive

Argus

Astronomy. a very large southern constellation, now divided into Vela, Carina, Puppis, and Pyxis, four separate constellations lying largely south of Canis Major.
(italics) the ship in which Jason sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece.

Argo ¹ British

/ ˈɑːɡəʊ /

noun

Greek myth the ship in which Jason sailed in search of the Golden Fleece

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Argo ² British

/ ˈɑːɡəʊ /

noun

Also called: Argo Navis. an extensive constellation in the S hemisphere now subdivided into the smaller constellations of Puppis , Vela , Carina , and Pyxis

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Other Word Forms

Argoan adjective

Example Sentences

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“They’re like, ‘I’m going to have to sell my house,’” said Argo, the town manager.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

A company called Argo AI, backed by Ford and Volkswagen, was also developing driverless technology until it shut down in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

Warner Bros hasn't won a best picture Oscar since Argo in 2013.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2024

Meanwhile, a fleet of 4,000 floats around the world—named Argo, after Jason’s ship in Greek mythology — measures temperature and salinity in the upper part of the ocean, while satellites measure wind.

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2024

The Argo II definitely did not look friendly.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

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