The Collaborative International Dictionary
Argus Grayi
Argus \Ar"gus\, prop. n. [L. Argus, Gr. ?.]
(Myth.) A fabulous being of antiquity, said to have had a hundred eyes, who has placed by Juno to guard Io. His eyes were transplanted to the peacock's tail.
One very vigilant; a guardian always watchful.
(Zo["o]l.) A genus of East Indian pheasants. The common species ( Argus giganteus) is remarkable for the great length and beauty of the wing and tail feathers of the male. The species Argus Grayi inhabits Borneo.