Argive
a native of Argos.
a Greek.
Origin of Argive
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How to use Argive in a sentence
Westphal indeed asserts that both these forms are found in the Argive alphabet.
The Modes of Ancient Greek Music | David Binning MonroProbably therefore the inventor drew upon more than one alphabet for his purpose, the Argive alphabet being one.
The Modes of Ancient Greek Music | David Binning MonroNeither of these can therefore be the Argive sculptor who made the statue and put his name on the pedestal.
Troy and its Remains | Henry (Heinrich) SchliemannHe now gave up this method of attack, and openly invaded the Argive country with an army and laid it waste.
Plutarch's Lives, Volume IV | Aubrey StewartTell us also why you are made so unhappy on hearing about the return of the Argive Danaans from Troy.
The Odyssey | Homer
British Dictionary definitions for Argive
/ (ˈɑːdʒaɪv, -ɡaɪv) /
(in Homer, Virgil, etc) of or relating to the Greeks besieging Troy, esp those from Argos
of or relating to Argos or Argolis
a literary word for Greek
an ancient Greek, esp one from Argos or Argolis
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