argentine

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adjective

ar·​gen·​tine ˈär-jən-ˌtīn How to pronounce argentine (audio)
-ˌtēn

argentine

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noun (1)

: silver
also : any of various similar materials

Argentine

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noun (2)

Ar·​gen·​tine ˈär-jən-ˌtīn How to pronounce Argentine (audio)
-ˌtēn
plural Argentines
: a native or inhabitant of Argentina : argentinean
Argentine adjective

Examples of argentine in a Sentence

Adjective an argentine sky hinted at a coming storm

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (1)

1577, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of argentine was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near argentine

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Cite this Entry

“Argentine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/argentine. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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