Argentine

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈɑː(ɹ).dÊ’É™nËŒtiːn/, /ˈɑː(ɹ).dÊ’É™nËŒtaɪn/

Origin

Old French argentin ("silvery"), from Latin argentum ("silver")

Full definition of argentine

Adjective

1. Containing or resembling silver.
• unknown date ShakespeareCelestial Dian, goddess argentine.

Noun

1. Any osmeriform fish of the genus Argentina, especially the , .
2. (mineral) A siliceous variety of calcite, or lime carbonate, having a silvery-white, pearly lustre, and a waving or curved lamellar structure.
3. white metal coated with silver

Synonyms

Derived terms

• greater argentine

Anagrams

• antigreen
• tangerine