(1) Argus was a hundred-eyed monster in Greek mythology.
(2) An Argus is a watchful guardian.
(3) An argus is a software agent whose primary function is to monitor designated aspects of its environment.
See the Merriam-Webster dictionary definition for "Argus".
Singular of arguses.
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