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Argonaut

Meaning of "Argonaut" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ARGONAUT

From Greek Argonautēs, from Argō the name of Jason's ship + nautēs sailor.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF ARGONAUT

ˈɑːɡəˌnɔːt


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ARGONAUT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Argonaut is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ARGONAUT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Argonauts

The Argonauts were a band of heroes in Greek mythology, who in the years before the Trojan War, accompanied Jason to Colchis in his quest to find the Golden Fleece. Their name comes from their ship, the Argo, named after its builder, Argus. "Argonauts" literally means "Argo sailors". They were sometimes called Minyans, after a prehistoric tribe in the area.

Definition of Argonaut in the English dictionary

The definition of Argonaut in the dictionary is one of the heroes who sailed with Jason in quest of the Golden Fleece. Other definition of Argonaut is a person who took part in the Californian gold rush of 1849.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ARGONAUT

aeronaut · aquanaut · astronaut · Connaught · cosmonaut · cybernaut · dreadnaught · dreadnought · fearnaught · fearnought · hydronaut · juggernaut · lunarnaut · naught · nought · oceanaut · snort · taikonaut · touronaut · zorbonaut

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ARGONAUT

Argive · argle · argle-bargle · Argo · Argo Navis · argol · Argolis · argon · Argonautic · Argonne · argonon · Argos · argosies · argosy · argot · argotic · Argovie

WORDS THAT END LIKE ARGONAUT

ablaut · beaut · comme il faut · daut · Escaut · faut · Fomalhaut · ghaut · Hadhramaut · Hadramaut · Hainaut · ich-laut · Kraut · Machaut · sauerkraut · saut · taut · Truffaut · umlaut · you beaut

Synonyms and antonyms of Argonaut in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Argonaut» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ARGONAUT

Find out the translation of Argonaut to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of Argonaut from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Argonaut» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

淘金
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

Argonaut
570 millions of speakers
en

English

Argonaut
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

Argonaut
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

خبير الأرجون
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

Аргонавт
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

Argonaut
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

দুঃসাহসী অভিযাত্রী
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

argonaute
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Argonaut
190 millions of speakers
de

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Argonaut
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

アルゴノート
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

모험가
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Argonaut
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

con mực ma
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

Argonaut
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

ऑर्गनॉट
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

argonot
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

argonauta
65 millions of speakers
pl

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Argonaut
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

Аргонавт
40 millions of speakers
ro

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Argonaut
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Argonaut
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Argonaut
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Argonaut
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Argonaut
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Argonaut

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ARGONAUT»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of Argonaut
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «Argonaut».

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Argonaut

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ARGONAUT»

Discover the use of Argonaut in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Argonaut and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Argonaut
In a near-future world, a series of unusual insect stings causes bizarre mental disturbances in its victims, a situation that leads to the discovery that an unknown force is launching attacks that the government is reluctant to believe.
Stanley Schmidt, 2003
2
Argonaut: Crazies!
Carrying the theme "Rediscovering American Resources", legendary journalist Warren Hinkle edits Argonaut--a literary and political journal based upon the irreverent and daring Gold Rush-era periodical of the same name.
Warren Hinckle, 1994
3
Argonaut: The Submarine Legacy of Simon Lake
"John J. Poluhowich has prepared the most complete biography of Simon Lake, devoting chapters to Lake's early fascination with the idea of underwater navigation, his struggles with design, and his disappointment in the government.
John Poluhowich, 1999
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The Argonaut Inn and Art Center Cook Book
1970 a great cookbook for elegant summer parties. K. S. Sinclair commanded premium prices for her fabulous dinners served at her famous inn in the mother lode town of Jackson, CA. the inn was destroyed by fire but the recipes survived.
K. S. Sinclair, 1998
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Argonaut Rose
Here, following the successes of Medea the Sorceress (1991), Jason the Sailor (1993) and The Emerald City of Las Vegas (1995), this crowning volume in The Archaeology of Movies and Books returns to the epic journey of search and discovery.
Diane Wakoski, 1998
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Gold Seeker: Adventures of a Belgian Argonaut During the ...
This book is Perlot's witty and informative account of his life in California and his subsequent career in the newly rich town of Portland, Oregon. 33 illustrations.
Jean-Nicolas Perlot, Howard R. Lamar, 1998
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The Michigan Argonaut
resistlessly up to it. Other, and in particular German universities, are alive to the needs and opportunities of the case. Shall the U. of M. bring up the rear of the procession ? Van. Bancroft, Mich., Nov. 6 1889. Editors Argonaut: My attention has ...
8
Argonaut: Memories of an East Neuk Skipper
It was at this time that after seven years of very successful fishing with Argonaut III , we decided to build yet another new boat. Thistimeit would bea steelboatto be built atthe Campbeltown Shipyard in Argyleon the Clyde. She wouldbe 80 feet ...
David Smith, David Smith Mbe, 2012
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Nature's Argonaut: Daniel Solander 1733-1782 : Naturalist ...
Nature's Argonaut is the first full biography of this important eighteenth-century naturalist who not only circled the globe under sail but ranged as far north as the Arctic and as far south as Tierra del Fuego.
Edward Duyker, 1998
10
A Twentieth-Century Argonaut
Take a trip through history, enjoy modest adventures, and relish the tales of a man with a romantic heart whose love for life never wavered in A Twentieth-Century Argonaut.
Ernest Baldini, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ARGONAUT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Argonaut is used in the context of the following news items.
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Argonaut Gold Provides Update on San Agustin Project; Potential 50 …
CEO Commentary. Pete Dougherty, President and CEO of Argonaut Gold said "The San Agustin project is a very exciting project for Argonaut. «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
2
Halo 5: Guardians Will Include Fenrir, Argonaut, and Security Mjolnir …
Video game developer 343 Industries and publisher Microsoft have been slowing down the rate of new reveals about Halo 5: Guardians after ... «Softpedia News, Jul 15»
3
Former Argonaut Pinball Clemons ready to cheer on Pan Am …
The former Toronto Argonaut running back, coach and current vice-chair of the club is the “official quarterback” of volunteers, 23,000 strong, ... «MetroNews Canada, Jul 15»
4
Update: Winnipeg police charge man after letter bombs target law …
Former Argonaut Pinball Clemons ready to cheer on Pan Am volunteers · City's 311 hotline has seen an increase of suicide calls · Pan Am CEO ... «MetroNews Canada, Jul 15»
5
Independence Group expected to make more acquisitions
Argonaut analyst Matthew Keane identified Saracen Mineral Holdings, Sandfire Resources and Gold Road Resources as potential targets. «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
6
Metro Mining receives Speculative Buy, $0.38 price target from broker
Argonaut assigns a SPEC BUY recommendation and $0.25 target price, with a view that MMI offers high margin, low sovereign risk exposure to bauxite. «Proactive Investors USA & Canada, Jul 15»
7
Hazy days of summer in Vancouver due to wildfires
Former Argonaut Pinball Clemons ready to cheer on Pan Am volunteers · City's 311 hotline has seen an increase of suicide calls ... «MetroNews Canada, Jul 15»
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Unexpected delays mean wine won't be sold in Ontario grocery …
Former Argonaut Pinball Clemons ready to cheer on Pan Am volunteers · City's 311 hotline has seen an increase of suicide calls · Pan Am CEO ... «MetroNews Canada, Jul 15»
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Mosquitoes causing an welcome buzz in Kanata Lakes suburb
Ontario's top court makes inmates eligible for early parole. Former Argonaut Pinball Clemons ready to cheer on Pan Am volunteers. City's 311 ... «MetroNews Canada, Jul 15»
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New plaza in Vancouver's gay village to be named after Jim Deva
Former Argonaut Pinball Clemons ready to cheer on Pan Am volunteers · City's 311 hotline has seen an increase of suicide calls ... «MetroNews Canada, Jul 15»
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