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argenteous

American  
[ahr-jen-tee-uhs] / ɑrˈdʒɛn ti əs /
Also argentate

adjective

  1. silvery.

Etymology

Origin of argenteous

From the Latin word argenteus, dating back to 1880–85. See argent-, -eous

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