argus
/ˈɑrɡəs/
noun
- A watchful guardian; a person who keeps a close and vigilant watch.
- The security guard acted like an argus, noticing every person who entered the building.
- The editor was an argus for errors, catching even the smallest typo.
- She was the argus of the neighborhood, always aware of any unusual activity.
- A large, brightly colored pheasant of the genus Argusianus, native to Southeast Asia, known for its long tail feathers and eye-like spots.
- The argus is one of the most striking birds in the jungle.
- The male argus fans out its spectacular tail during courtship displays.
- We saw an argus in the rainforest, its feathers shimmering with eye-like patterns.