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Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Limpkin \Limp"kin\ (l[i^]mp"k[i^]n), n. (Zo["o]l.)
   Either one of two species of wading birds of the genus
   {Aramus}, intermediate between the cranes and rails. The
   limpkins are remarkable for the great length of the toes. One
   species ({A. giganteus}) inhabits Florida and the West
   Indies; the other ({A. scolopaceus}) is found in South
   America. Called also {courlan}, and {crying bird}.

Argus \Ar"gus\, n. [L. Argus, Gr. ?.]
   1. (Myth.) A fabulous being of antiquity, said to have had a
      hundred eyes, who has placed by Juno to guard Io. His eyes
      were transplanted to the peacock's tail.

   2. One very vigilant; a guardian always watchful.

   3. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of East Indian pheasants. The common
      species ({A. giganteus}) is remarkable for the great
      length and beauty of the wing and tail feathers of the
      male. The species {A. Grayi} inhabits Borneo.
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