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argo

/ˈɑɹɡoʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.99 in modern English

Syllables
ar-go
IPA
/ˈɑɹɡoʊ/
5
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The ship in which Jason and the Argonauts sailed on their quest for the Golden Fleece.

name

Argo Navis, a large constellation in the southern hemisphere, now divided into Carina, Puppis, and Vela.

Etymology

From Latin Argō, from Ancient Greek Ἀργώ (Argṓ), the mythical ship of the Argonauts.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: Argō, Ἀργώ

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɑɹɡoʊ/

Derived Forms

Argean Argoan Argonia

Phrases

Argo Navis

Frequently Paired Words

Argonaut Argo Navis Argos

Homonyms

argot

Rhymes With

margot embargo margo largo camargo escargot spargo vargo mccargo

Questions

How do you pronounce argo?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɑɹɡoʊ/.
What does argo mean?
The ship in which Jason and the Argonauts sailed on their quest for the Golden Fleece.
Where does argo come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce argo

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