argentose
|ar-gen-tose|
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/ɑrˈdʒɛntoʊs/
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/ɑːˈdʒɛntəʊs/
silver-like / silvery
Etymology
'argentose' originates from Latin 'argentum' (via Neo-Latin/Modern Latin formations), where 'argentum' meant 'silver'.
'argentose' developed as an English adjective from Neo-Latin/Modern Latin adjectival formations based on Latin 'argentum' and influenced by French 'argent' (meaning 'silver'), eventually being used in English to mean 'silvery' or 'containing silver'.
Initially related directly to 'silver' or 'made of silver'; over time it has been used more often to mean 'silvery in appearance' or 'resembling silver' rather than strictly 'made of silver'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the color, sheen, or appearance of silver; silvery.
The moonlight gave the lake an argentose sheen.
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Adjective 2
containing or resembling silver (used in technical or descriptive contexts).
The mineral displayed an argentose streak when scratched.
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Last updated: 2025/10/12 03:01