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argus Synonyms

Another word for argus

Choosing another word for argus depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Any of several large, pheasant-like birds (especially of the genus Argusianus) native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, characterized by numerous large, eye-like spots on their flight feathers.

Usage Example

"During the mating season, the male great pheasant clears a patch of the forest floor to display his spectacular, eye-spotted plumage."

Weak
pheasant
peafowl

• noun (Context 2)

A small butterfly of the family Lycaenidae or Nymphalidae, typically characterized by wings marked with small, distinct eyespots.

Usage Example

"The northern brown butterfly is a delicate butterfly that can occasionally be found fluttering over limestone grasslands during the summer."

Strong
butterfly

• noun (Context 3)

A highly observant, vigilant, or watchful person; a strict and alert guardian.

Usage Example

"The experienced editor acted as an watchdog, catching even the most subtle typographical errors before the manuscript went to print."

Strong
watchdog
sentinel
guardian
Weak
observer

• Nearby Words

argumentative
argumentatively
argumentativeness
argus
argyranthemum
arhat
aria

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Argus. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/argus
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