Argenteous

/ɑːrˈdʒɛntiəs/ adjective

Resembling, containing, or relating to silver; having the qualities or appearance of silver.

From Latin 'argentum' (silver) + '-eous' (adjective suffix meaning 'of or like'). Used in older scientific and literary texts to describe silvery qualities.

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