argus

/ˈɑrɡəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A large and powerful eagle in Greek mythology, often associated with the goddess Hera.

“The myth of Argus, the hundred-eyed giant, has been passed down for generations.”

2. noun

A device or system that monitors and controls something, especially a surveillance system or a monitoring system.

“The company uses an Argus system to track customer activity and improve their services.”

3. noun

A type of eye or eye-like structure, especially in the context of biology.

“The scientist studied the Argus eye of the octopus, marveling at its complex design.”

Synonyms

  • giant
  • monitoring
  • surveillance

Antonyms

  • blind
  • unseen