argentine

adj. relating to the country of Argentina or its people.

adj. pertaining to the nation of Argentina, its culture, or its inhabitants; often used in formal or historical contexts.

“The Argentine government announced new trade policies this morning.”

“The Argentine delegation arrived at the summit prepared to negotiate the terms of the regional agricultural agreement.”

Formal

n. a person from Argentina.

n. a citizen or inhabitant of Argentina, or a person of Argentine descent.

“He is a proud Argentine who moved to London ten years ago.”

“As an Argentine living abroad, she maintained a deep connection to the literary traditions of Buenos Aires.”

Formal

adj. looking like silver or containing silver.

adj. resembling silver in appearance, especially in lustre or colour; containing silver.

“The moon cast an argentine glow over the quiet lake.”

“The poet described the argentine scales of the fish as they caught the fading light of the afternoon sun.”

Literary · Archaic

n. a small sea fish that has silvery scales.

n. any marine fish of the genus Argentina, characterised by a slender body and silvery scales.

“The fisherman caught a small argentine in the cold Atlantic waters.”

“The European argentine is often found at significant depths and is known for its distinctively bright, reflective skin.”

Technical