ARGENTINE


Meaning of ARGENTINE in English

[ 'α:dʒ(ə)ntʌɪn ]

■ adjective archaic of or resembling silver.

■ noun a small marine fish with a silvery sheen. [ Argentina silus and other species.]

Origin

ME: from OFr. argentin , ~ , from argent 'silver', from L. argentum .

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