Argentines

/ˌɑːrdʒənˈtɪnz/ noun

Definition

People from Argentina; alternatively, an older term for anything made with or containing silver or a silvery substance.

Etymology

From Spanish 'Argentina' (the country, named from Latin 'argentum' meaning silver) + '-es' (Spanish plural). As an adjective, can also refer to silvery things from older English usage.

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The word beautifully captures how geography, language, and chemistry intertwine—Argentina's name proves that one Spanish conquistador's hope for silver wealth can echo through centuries in a nation's identity.

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