I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌtīn also -_tə̇n or -ˌtēn adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French argentin, from Old French, from argent silver + -in -ine — more at argent
: relating to, containing, or resembling silver : silvery
II. noun
( -s )
1. : silver ; also : any of various materials resembling it (as plate metal)
2. : any of various small silvery-scaled marine fishes: as
a. : pearlsides
b. : any of various fishes of the genera Argentina or Myctophum
3. : a pearly variety of calcite with undulating lamellae
III. -ˌtēn, -īn adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Spanish argentino, adjective & noun, from Argentina, country in So. America
: of or relating to Argentina
IV. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Spanish argentino
1. capitalized : a native or inhabitant of Argentina
2. : a ballroom dance similar to the tango but distinguished by low dips, scissors, and twisting steps on the toes