2. (Astron.)
Defn: A large constellation in the southern hemisphere, called also Argo Navis. In modern astronomy it is replaced by its three divisions, Carina, Puppis, and Vela.
ARGOAN
Ar*go"an, a.
Defn: Pertaining to the ship Argo.
ARGOILE
Ar"goile, n.
Defn: Potter's clay. [Obs.] Chaucer.
ARGOL
Ar"gol, n. Etym: [Cf. Argal, Orgal. Of unknown origin.]
Defn: Crude tartar; an acidulous salt from which cream of tartar is prepared. It exists in the juice of grapes, and is deposited from wines on the sides of the casks. Ure.
ARGOLIC
Ar*gol"ic, a. Etym: [L. Argolicus, Gr.
Defn: Pertaining to Argolis, a district in the Peloponnesus.