Argean

1 of 2

adjective (1)

Ar·​ge·​an

(ˈ)är¦jēən

: relating to the ship or the constellation Argo

Argean

2 of 2

adjective (2)

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: of or relating to the district of Argeia or Argos or its inhabitants

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Argo, ship in which the Argonauts sailed, constellation in the southern hemisphere (from Greek Argō) + English -ean

Adjective (2)

Argeia or Argos, district of ancient Greece (from Greek) + English -an, -ean

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