Argent

/ˈɑːrdʒənt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The color silver; the symbol for silver in heraldry.

The knight's armor shone argent in the sunlight.

The material or treasure represented by the color silver, often used in the context of heraldry.

In the coat of arms, argent represents the noble family's wealth derived from silver mines.

In heraldry, the tincture that represents silver.

The escutcheon was divided into four quarters, with argent in the first and third.

adjective

Having the color of silver; silvery.

The argent finish on the car gave it an elegant appearance.

From Latin 'argentum', meaning silver.

argenteous

Having the quality or appearance of silver.

argentum

The Latin word for silver.

argentiferous

Containing or yielding silver.

argentic

Of or pertaining to silver.

Money or wealth.

He's only in it for the argent.

A playful term for cash.

I need to keep some argent on hand for emergencies.