Definitions

1. noun

a chemical element of the alkali metal group with the symbol Ag, atomic number 47, and atomic mass 107.8682.

“The ancient Romans extracted argentum from ore and used it for coins and jewelry.”

2. noun

an old English term for silver, used to describe the shiny metal or objects made from it.

“The medieval knight wore an argentum buckle on his armor.”

3. adjective

relating to or containing silver or the color silver.

“The artist created a beautiful argentum vase for the museum exhibition.”