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Argean

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Ar·​ge·​an | \ (ˈ)är¦jēən \

Definition of Argean

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: relating to the ship or the constellation Argo

Argean

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Definition of Argean (Entry 2 of 2)

: of or relating to the district of Argeia or Argos or its inhabitants

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History and Etymology for Argean

Adjective (1)

Argo, ship in which the Argonauts sailed, constellation in the southern hemisphere (from Greek Argō) + English -ean

Adjective (2)

Argeia or Argos, district of ancient Greece (from Greek) + English -an, -ean

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“Argean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Argean. Accessed 5 Aug. 2020.

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