Argo Navis
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Argo Navis
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Latin Argō nāvis, borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἀργώ (Argṓ) + ναῦς (naûs, “ship”).
proper noun
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A former constellation of the southern sky, said to represent the mythical ship Argo. In 1763, it was divided into the three new constellations: Carina (keel), Puppis (stern), and Vela (sail).
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name constellation
| Español | Argo Navis |
|---|---|
| Português | Navio Argo |
| Français | Navire Argo |
| Deutsch | Schiff Argo |
| Italiano | Argo Navis, Navis |
| Ελληνικά | Αργώ Argó |
| Русский | Корабль Арго́ Korablʹ Argó |
Talk about this word "Argo Navis." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/argo%20navis. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. Argo Navis. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/argo%20navis "Argo Navis." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/argo%20navis.Cite this
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