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Argonauts

Syllabification: (Ar·go·nauts)
Pronunciation: /ˈärgəˌnôts/
Greek Mythology
Definition of Argonauts
  • a group of heroes who accompanied Jason on board the ship Argo in the quest for the Golden Fleece.

Origin:

argonaut from Greek argonautēs 'sailor in the ship Argo'

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