Argive

[ ahr-jahyv, -gahyv ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Argos.
2. Greek.

noun

1. a native of Argos.
2. a Greek.

Argive

/ ˈɑːdʒaɪv; -ɡaɪv /

adjective

1. (in Homer, Virgil, etc) of or relating to the Greeks besieging Troy, esp those from Argos
2. of or relating to Argos or Argolis
3. a literary word for Greek

noun

1. an ancient Greek, esp one from Argos or Argolis

Word History and Origins

Origin of Argive¹

1590–1600; < Latin Argīvus < Greek Argeîos of Argos

Example Sentences

Westphal indeed asserts that both these forms are found in the Argive alphabet.

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Probably therefore the inventor drew upon more than one alphabet for his purpose, the Argive alphabet being one.

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Neither of these can therefore be the Argive sculptor who made the statue and put his name on the pedestal.

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He now gave up this method of attack, and openly invaded the Argive country with an army and laid it waste.

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Tell us also why you are made so unhappy on hearing about the return of the Argive Danaans from Troy.

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