Preceder of a certain "-naut"

I believe the answer is:

argo

(Other definitions for argo that I've seen before include "Ancient ship" , "Mythological ship" , "Stars once recognised in the south" , "Ship involved in the quest for the Golden Fleece" , "Old ship" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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