n. See paper nautilus. |
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n. 1. Greek Mythology One who sailed with Jason on the Argo in search of the Golden Fleece. 2. also argonaut A person who is engaged in a dangerous but rewarding quest; an adventurer. [From Latin Argonautae, Argonauts, from Greek Argonautēs, Argonaut : Argō, the ship Argo + nautēs, sailor (from naus, ship; see nāu- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] |
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