1. in Greek mythology, the heroes who sailed with Jason in search of the Golden Fleece
Usage: mythology
2. paper nautiluses, a type of octopus with a thin shell
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The Argonauts faced many dangers on their quest for the Golden Fleece.
• Jason led the Argonauts on their famous voyage across the Mediterranean.
• The story of the Argonauts is one of the most famous tales in Greek mythology.
• Marine biologists study argonauts to understand octopus evolution.
• Female argonauts create delicate paper-thin shells to protect their eggs.
• The argonaut’s shell is actually secreted by specialized arms.