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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On Monday, Marten told the jury why she and Gordon decided to go out onto the South Downs in Sussex with baby Victoria in a tent from Argos.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

The auction room was eventually demolished and the area is now occupied by Halfords and Argos.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2025

They then walked out onto the South Downs with a tent from Argos and two summer sleeping bags.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • May 7, 2024

Eumaios crossed the court and went straight forward into the megaron among the suitors; but death and darkness in that instant closed the eyes of Argos, who had seen his master, Odysseus, after twenty years.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

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