argonaut

noun
ar·​go·​naut | \ ˈär-gə-ˌnȯt How to pronounce argonaut (audio) , -ˌnät\

Definition of argonaut

1a capitalized : any of a band of heroes sailing with Jason in quest of the Golden Fleece
b : an adventurer engaged in a quest

First Known Use of argonaut

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for argonaut

Latin Argonautes, from Greek Argonautēs, from Argō, ship in which the Argonauts sailed + nautēs sailor — more at nautical

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