Etymology From Middle English argentyne, borrowed from Old French argentin (“silvery”), from Latin argentum (“silver”), equivalent to argent + -ine.
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Containing or resembling silver.
Celestiall Dian, Goddesse Argentinec. 1607–1608 (date written), William Shakespeare, [George Wilkins?], The Late, and Much Admired Play, Called Pericles, Prince of Tyre. […], London: […] [William White and Thomas Creede] for Henry Gosson, […], published 1609, →OCLC, [Act V, scene i]:
argentine
noun
Etymology From Middle English argentyne, borrowed from Old French argentin (“silvery”), from Latin argentum (“silver”), equivalent to argent + -ine.
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Any osmeriform fish of the genus Argentina, especially a European argentine (Argentina sphyraena).
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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A siliceous variety of calcite, or lime carbonate, having a silvery-white, pearly lustre, and a waving or curved lamellar structure.
Etymology From Old French argentin (“silvery”), from Latin argentum (“silver”).
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Of, from, or pertaining to Argentina or its people.
Argentine midfielder Jonas Gutierrez added a superb second when he surged past four challenges to fire in low.2011 October 1, Saj Chowdhury, “Wolverhampton 1 - 2 Newcastle”, in BBC Sport:
Etymology From Old French argentin (“silvery”), from Latin argentum (“silver”).
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A citizen or descendant abroad of Argentina.
"Rich as an Argentine" was a phrase my Brooklyn grandfather often repeated to my bewilderment.2006 June 11, Jonathan Kandell, “Buenos Aires Beef, on Hoof and on Plates”, in The New York Times, →ISSN:
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Dance, Dancing, Hobbies, Lifestyle, SportsAbbreviation, Ellipsis Ellipsis of Argentine tango.