argentine
adjective
pertaining to or resembling silver.
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argentine
1 American
[ahr-juhn-tin, -tahyn]
/ ˈɑr dʒən tɪn, -ˌtaɪn /
adjective
noun
argentine
2
American
[ahr-juhn-tin, -tahyn]
/ ˈɑr dʒən tɪn, -ˌtaɪn /
noun
Argentine
1
British
/ -ˌtaɪn, ˈɑːdʒənˌtiːn /
noun
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another name for Argentina
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a native or inhabitant of Argentina
adjective
argentine
2
British
/ ˈɑːdʒənˌtaɪn /
adjective
noun
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Etymology
Origin of argentine1
1400–50; late Middle English (< Anglo-French ) < Latin argentīnus silvery. See argent, -ine 1
Origin of argentine2
1530–40; < New Latin Argentina genus name, Latin, feminine of argentīnus silvery. See argentine 1
Origin of Argentine3
First recorded in 1825–30, and in 1890–95 Argentine for def. 2; see origin at Argentina ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Becalmed, the island lay steeped in floods of ethereal silver, its sky an iridescent dome, its sea a shimmering shield of opalescence, its lawns and terraces argentine shadowed with deepest violet.
From Nobody by Jacobs, W. L.
And this notwithstanding the greyness of his beard, which indeed is, in my own mind, very becoming to him, the argentine touch giving a character of elevation and thought to the whole physiognomy.
From The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II by Kenyon, Frederic G. (Frederic George), Sir
Who hammered you, wrought you, From argentine vapour?—
From New Poems by Thompson, Francis
Such footing were too fine For feet less argentine Than Dian's own or thine, Queen whom my tides obey.
From The Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell by Lowell, James Russell
We went forth quite argentine as to our understandings, like knights in armour clad, and, thus glistening, I contrived to win that cup for the third and final time, which made it my own.
From Fifty Years of Golf by Hutchinson, Horace G.
IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack said the visit marked "an opportune time for us to take stock of the progress made under the current program with the Argentine authorities."
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Georgieva said Argentina's "much stronger position... is a result of the hard work of the government," as well as "the sacrifice of the Argentine people."
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
His eldest son, Flávio, was formally nominated as the right-wing candidate on Saturday at a party convention attended by Argentine President Javier Milei, an ideological ally.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
The 22-year-old's transfer will "become permanent next summer should certain criteria be met", said the Blues, with the Argentine already agreeing a four-year contract at Villa Park.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
For instance, Native American societies became renowned for their mastery of horses, and in some cases of cattle and sheepherding, in parts of the Great Plains, the western United States, and the Argentine pampas.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Spain triumphed in a battle of endurance, for players and spectators, to beat the Argentines and win their second men's World Cup.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
For generations, Argentines have grown up believing their country was destined for more than history delivered - rich in talent, held back repeatedly by instability.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Each new tournament seemed to bring some fresh calamity—and 45 million Argentines wouldn’t let him forget it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Argentines denied World Cup visas are getting free TVs instead.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
They were Creoles and proud of the fact that Argentines had expelled the British.
From The South American Republics Part I of II by Dawson, Thomas C.
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