Argos

American

[ahr-gos, -guhs] / ˈɑr gɒs, -gəs /

noun

an ancient city in SE Greece, on the Gulf of Argolis: a powerful rival of Sparta, Athens, and Corinth.

Argos British

/ -ɡəs, ˈɑːɡɒs /

noun

an ancient city in SE Greece, in the NE Peloponnese: one of the oldest Greek cities, it dominated the Peloponnese in the 7th century _bc . Pop (municipality): 29 505 (2001)

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"We will have to do battle with A23a for sure," says Andrew Newman from Argos Froyanes.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2025

The Argos Georgia had left Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands on Sunday night heading for fishing grounds, according to ship tracking website Marine Traffic.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2024

The league added that the club’s conduct in this matter, as laid out by the investigators, will be reviewed with the Argos.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

There was no announcement regarding any penalties or sanctions against the Argos.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

Polyneices had been joined by six chieftains, one of them the King of Argos, Adrastus, and another Adrastus’ brother-in-law, Amphiaraus.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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