argentine
0 antonyms and opposites of argentine, grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Made of, coated with, or resembling silver.
Etymology
From Latin argentum, "silver" — the same root that gives Argentina its name, after Spanish explorers heard tales of silver along the Río de la Plata.
Full origin of argentine →Frequently asked questions
What does “argentine” mean?
The word “argentine” means made of, coated with, or resembling silver. In plain terms, either "silvery" (an old, poetic word) or "relating to Argentina" — spelled the same but pronounced and used very differently.
How do you pronounce “argentine”?
“Argentine” is pronounced AH-juhn-teen (/ˈɑː(ɹ).d͡ʒənˌtiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “argentine” in a sentence?
Here is “argentine” used in a sentence: “The old poem describes the moon's argentine glow over the lake.”
What is another word for “argentine”?
Words with a similar meaning to “argentine” include herring smelt.
What part of speech is “argentine”?
“Argentine” is an adjective.
Where does the word “argentine” come from?
The word “argentine” comes from Latin. From Latin argentum, "silver" — the same root that gives Argentina its name, after Spanish explorers heard tales of silver along the Río de la Plata.
Is “argentine” a common word?
“Argentine” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “argentine” have?
“Argentine” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made of, coated with, or resembling silver.
What is the difference between argentine and Argentine?
Lowercase argentine describes something made of, coated with, or resembling silver, drawing on its Latin root related to silver. Capitalized Argentine relates to Argentina or its people. The two senses are distinguished mainly by capitalization and context, since one is a description of material or appearance and the other a nationality.
Is argentine the same as Argentinian or Argentinean?
Argentine, Argentinian, and Argentinean are all used to describe something relating to Argentina or its people, with Argentine being the older and more traditional adjective form. All three are acceptable, though Argentine tends to appear more often in formal or historical writing.
What does argentine mean when describing an object's appearance?
When used to describe an object, argentine means made of, coated with, or resembling silver, referring to its material or visual quality. This sense is unrelated to the geographic meaning connected to Argentina.