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Argonaut (Noun)

Cephalopod mollusk of warm seas whose females have delicate papery spiral shells.

Nouns denoting animals.

The argonaut, a rare and unusual cephalopod, has fascinated marine biologists for centuries.
Females of the argonaut species have the unique ability to create a delicate, spiral shell using their webs and salivary glands.
During the night, argonauts emerge from their burrows to hunt small crustaceans and other invertebrates.
Researchers studying argonaut behavior have found that they have complex mating rituals, including courtship displays involving their elaborate shells.
Because argonaut shells are often collected and used for decorations, these marine animals have become highly sought after by beachcombers and shell collectors.

(Greek mythology) one of the heroes who sailed with Jason in search of the Golden Fleece.

Nouns denoting people.

Heracles, a legendary argonaut, abandoned the ship during the voyage and had to return home.
In the legend of Jason and the Golden Fleece, Castor, the argonaut, lost his twin brother Polydeuces in a violent encounter with a pair of king's sons.
Hylas, an argonaut and Heracles' protégé, vanished in Mysia when the gods kidnapped him because of his extraordinary beauty.
Argonaut Peleus went on to live a peaceful life and was blessed by the gods for the remainder of his years.
In many interpretations, Tiphys, an argonaut, designed and navigated the ship Argo.

Someone engaged in a dangerous but potentially rewarding adventure.

Nouns denoting people.

The young entrepreneur was an argonaut, braving the unpredictable tides of the tech startup world in search of fortune.
After quitting her job, Sarah set out as an argonaut, traveling solo through the rugged terrain of rural Mongolia in a quest for self-discovery.
The team of scientists was a band of argonauts, venturing into the heart of the Amazon rainforest to explore its uncharted regions.
Jason had always dreamed of being an argonaut, sailing the high seas and discovering hidden treasures on distant islands.
For years, Maria had been preparing for her ultimate adventure, and as she finally set off to climb Mount Everest, she felt like a true argonaut.