argentine
adjective
pertaining to or resembling silver.
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
-
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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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
The vibrant note of violin Is the child voice that struck my heart, Exquisite, plaintive, argentine, With all the anguish of its dart.
From Enamels and Cameos and other Poems by Lee, Agnes
The princess stood waiting me, in a robe embroidered with argentine rings and discs, rectangles and lozenges, close together—a silver mail.
From Lilith, a romance by MacDonald, George
Who hammered you, wrought you, From argentine vapor?—
From The Home Book of Verse — Volume 3 by Stevenson, Burton Egbert
Who hammered you, wrought you, From argentine vapour?—
From New Poems by Thompson, Francis
Hungarian Lajos Czeizler was part of the technical committee that was in charge in the 1950s and legendary Argentine Helenio Herrera was joint manager with Italian Ferruccio Valcareggi in the following decade.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
“No one can hold anything against them,” said Argentine President Javier Milei, “because they gave their all.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Fifa's disciplinary committee has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to assess what happened and any player or coach involved could face suspension, while the Argentine Football Association may also be fined.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The goal ruined a superhuman effort by Argentine keeper Emiliano Martínez, who made 11 saves while playing with a fractured right ring finger that will require surgery.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
My jet-setting Argentine asparagus tasted like damp cardboard.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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
Those 45 million Argentines can be glad that Messi soon changed his mind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Argentines denied World Cup visas are getting free TVs instead.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
The economy bottomed out that year, with real GDP 18% smaller than in 1998 and almost 60% of Argentines under the poverty line.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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