argentine

/ˈɑː(ɹ).dʒənˌtaɪn/

noun

  1. Any osmeriform fish of the genus Argentina, especially the European argentine, Argentina sphyraena.

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

  3. White metal coated with silver

adjective

  1. Containing or resembling silver.

Synonyms: silvern