Argo

American  

[ahr-goh] / ˈɑr goʊ /

noun

genitive

Argus

1. Astronomy. a very large southern constellation, now divided into Vela, Carina, Puppis, and Pyxis, four separate constellations lying largely south of Canis Major.

2. (italics) the ship in which Jason sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece.

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Argo ¹ British  

/ ˈɑːɡəʊ /

noun

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

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Argo ² British  

/ ˈɑːɡəʊ /

noun

1. 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

But these elephants are no dopes: One of Ms. Argo’s coups is capturing a very well-organized raid—quietly executed, under cover of darkness—by a parade of males into a tomato plantation.

From The Wall Street Journal

“All they do is tear up our road,” said Adam Argo, town manager.

From The Wall Street Journal

Page was an executive at a music management company and Headington had produced films that included “Argo” and “World War Z.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

Months later, as the public-facing parts of their relationship seemed to signal it was over, she filed for divorce from the “Argo” Oscar winner.

From Los Angeles Times