Argent: meaning, definitions and examples

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argent

 

[ หˆษ‘หrdส’ษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

materials, currency

Argent is a term used to refer to silver, particularly in heraldry. In heraldic terminology, argent is the color white and symbolizes purity, innocence, and truth. It is commonly used in coats of arms and family crests as a representation of these qualities. This word originates from the Latin 'argentum,' which means silver, and is often found in historic denotations of wealth or value.

Synonyms

metal, silver, white

Examples of usage

  • The knight's shield was emblazoned with an argent lion.
  • In the coat of arms, argent is represented by a white background.
  • The argent color on the medal signified the second prize.
  • In ancient Rome, argent was often used in trade.
  • The family's argent crest was displayed proudly.

Translations

Translations of the word "argent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น prata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Silber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั€ั–ะฑะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ srebro

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Š€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท argent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุถุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stล™รญbro

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ striebro

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ srebro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ silfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะผั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒชแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plata

Etymology

The word 'argent' comes from the Latin 'argentum,' which means silver. This Latin root is a reflection of silver's value and historical use as currency and jewelry. In ancient cultures, silver was often seen as a precious metal closely associated with the moon, symbolizing clarity and purity. Over time, 'argent' evolved to represent not just the material but also its color, leading to its establishment in heraldic practices in the Middle Ages. In heraldry, it became established to denote white or silver, standing in stark contrast to other colors and metals used in coats of arms, thus enhancing its symbolic meanings of purity and integrity.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,666, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.