Argovian

/ɑrˈɡoʊviən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Argos, an ancient Greek city-state known for its powerful military and cultural influence.

Etymology

From Argos, the ancient Greek city in the Peloponnese, plus the suffix -ian meaning 'of or relating to.' The city name itself comes from Argus, a legendary figure in Greek mythology.

Kelly Says

Argos was so famous in ancient Greece that Romans sometimes called all of Greece 'Argiva' after this one city—it's like how people sometimes call all tissues 'Kleenex' after one brand that became legendary.

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