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
/ ˈɑːdʒənˌtiːn, -ˌtaɪn /
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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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 Agnes Lee
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 Sir Frederic G. (Frederic George) Kenyon
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 George MacDonald
But before we forget the fair moon in the society of its famous man, let us soothe our spirits in sweet oblivion of discussions and dissertations, while we survey its argentine glories with poetic rapture.
From Moon Lore by Timothy Harley
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 James Russell Lowell
Rafael Grossi, the Argentine leader of the International Atomic Energy Agency, is a formidable diplomat with experience navigating between world powers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
The Argentine has already won over a lot of supporters, asking John Terry for permission to wear the number 26 shirt at Chelsea.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
And with deadline day on 1 September, the Argentine World Cup winner's future remains one of the hottest topics.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
The latest trial over the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona was suspended Thursday following claims that kidney test results presented to the court came from his father.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
After trials of several species, 3 billion eggs of an Argentine moth were released in Australia in 1930.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
In a statement, Milei said the measure was in response to "recent displays of hostility against the Argentine republic and Argentines."
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 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
The intelligent Argentines manœuvred round me like performing horses doing the quadrilles or an Old English Maypole dance, while with the reins we made cat's-cradles, and Gordian knots.
From A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition by P. T. Ross
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