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plata — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • argent noun Silver, or the silver-white colour used in heraldry.
  • brass noun A yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.
  • bread noun A food made by baking a mixture of flour, water, and usually yeast.
  • dosh noun Money, especially in casual British speech.
  • dough noun A thick, soft mixture of flour and liquid used for baking bread, pastry, or similar foods.
  • money noun Coins and banknotes used to buy things.
  • silver noun A shiny, whitish precious metal (symbol Ag) used in jewellery, coins, and electronics.

Senses

plata is used for these senses in English:

  • argent (tincture) : of white or silver tincture on a coat of arms.
  • argent (tincture) The white or silver tincture on a coat of arms.
  • brass (slang, dated) Money.
  • bread (slang, US, or, Cockney) Money.
  • dosh (UK, Irish, Commonwealth, slang) Money.
  • dough (slang) Money.
  • moola (informal) Money, cash.
  • silver (collectively) Coins made from silver or any similar white metal.

argent — full definition

  1. noun Silver, or the silver-white colour used in heraldry.
  2. adjective Silver in colour.

brass — full definition

  1. noun A yellowish metal alloy made from copper and zinc, used for fittings, instruments, and ornaments.
  2. noun Wind instruments made of metal, such as trumpets and trombones, or the section of a band playing them.
  3. noun Informal: senior officers or high-ranking officials.

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