noun
argent
AHD-zhuhnt
Argent (noun) means Silver, or the silver-white colour used in heraldry. Example: “The knight's shield was argent, with a single red rose in the centre.”
noun
1
Silver, or the silver-white colour used in heraldry.
"The knight's shield was argent, with a single red rose in the centre."
"The metals are gold and silver, these being termed "or" and "argent"."
— Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, A Complete Guide to Heraldry (1909)
adjective
1
Silver in colour.
"The poem describes the argent light of the moon."
How to use argent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA literary or heraldic word for silver or silver-coloured.
When to use it
Mostly seen in heraldry and poetic writing rather than everyday speech.
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Etymology
From Old French argent, "silver," from Latin argentum.
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What does “argent” mean?
The word “argent” means silver, or the silver-white colour used in heraldry. In plain terms, a literary or heraldic word for silver or silver-coloured.
How do you pronounce “argent”?
“Argent” is pronounced AHD-zhuhnt (/ˈɑɹd͡ʒənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “argent” in a sentence?
Here is “argent” used in a sentence: “The knight's shield was argent, with a single red rose in the centre.”
What is another word for “argent”?
Words with a similar meaning to “argent” include blanc and silver.
What part of speech is “argent”?
Depending on how it is used, “argent” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “argent” come from?
The word “argent” comes from Latin. From Old French argent, "silver," from Latin argentum.
How many meanings does “argent” have?
“Argent” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: silver, or the silver-white colour used in heraldry.
