English · Word Candidate

argentine

/ˈɑː(ɹ).d͡ʒənˌtiːn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: argentines

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Containing or resembling silver.

Adjective

Celestiall Dian, Goddesse Argentine

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Any osmeriform fish of the genus Argentina, especially a European argentine (Argentina sphyraena).

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A siliceous variety of calcite, or lime carbonate, having a silvery-white, pearly lustre, and a waving or curved lamellar structure.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Of, from, or pertaining to Argentina or its people.

Adjective

Argentine midfielder Jonas Gutierrez added a superb second when he surged past four challenges to fire in low.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “argentine” mean?

Containing or resembling silver.

Is “argentine” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.