Argos

[ ahr-gos, -guhs ]

/ ˈɑr gɒs, -gəs /

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

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Words nearby Argos

Argonaut, Argonauts, Argonne, Argonne Forest, argonon, Argos, argosy, argot, Argovie, arguable, arguably

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Example sentences from the Web for Argos

Or he was a great warrior from the fields of Argos, and he was a good potter, known to produce beautiful things.
Denis O’Hare Talks About One-Man Show “An Iliad”|Janice Kaplan|March 25, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Adrastus, king of Argos, who assisted his son-in-law Polynices, and survived the war; Theb.
Chaucer's Works, Volume 1 (of 7) -- Romaunt of the Rose; Minor Poems|Geoffrey Chaucer
It is said that Alexander performed sacrifices in honour of Amphilochus, on account of their common affinity to Argos.
The Geography of Strabo, Volume III (of 3)|Strabo
Still he said he would restore Argos to them, and as to Corinth would consult with Flamininus.
The Histories of Polybius, Vol. II (of 2)|Polybius

Athens acknowledged him for her benefactor; Argos, for her deliverer.
The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire|Edward Gibbon
He was employed in the decoration of the Heraion, or temple of Hera, at Argos.
A History of Art for Beginners and Students|Clara Erskine Clement

British Dictionary definitions for Argos

Argos

/ (ˈɑːɡɒs, -ɡəs) /

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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