3. (Zoöl.) A genus of East Indian pheasants. The common species (A. giganteus) is remarkable for the great length and beauty of the wing and tail feathers of the male. The species A. Grayi inhabits Borneo.
Ar"gus-eyed (&?;), a. Extremely observant; watchful; sharp-sighted.
Ar"gus shell` (&?;) . (Zoöl.) A species of shell (Cypræa argus), beautifully variegated with spots resembling those in a peacock's tail.
Ar`gu*ta"tion (&?;), n. [L. argutatio. See Argue.] Caviling; subtle disputation. [Obs.]
Ar*gute" (&?;), a. [L. argutus, p. p. of arguere. See Argue.] 1. Sharp; shrill. [Obs.] Johnson.