Main Entry: ar·go·naut

Pronunciation: \ˈär-gə-ˌnȯt, -ˌnät\

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin Argonautes, from Greek Argonautēs, from Argō, ship in which the Argonauts sailed + nautēs sailor — more at nautical

Date: 14th century

1 a capitalized : any of a band of heroes sailing with Jason in quest of the Golden Fleece b : an adventurer engaged in a quest
2 : paper nautilus