argental

[ ahr-jen-tl ]

adjective

1. of, pertaining to, containing, or resembling silver.

Word History and Origins

Origin of argental¹

First recorded in 1810–20; argent- + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Another ore of gold is the alloy with silver, or argental gold, the electrum of Pliny, so called from its amber shade.

From Project Gutenberg

Silver-like; pertaining to, resembling, or sounding like silver; argental.

From Project Gutenberg