Meaning of the word argent in English

What does argent mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

argent

US /ˈɑːr.dʒənt/
UK /ˈɑː.dʒənt/

Noun

silver or money

Example:
The knight's shield bore a device of three lions argent.
He was always short of argent, despite his noble lineage.

Adjective

of the color silver or white, especially in heraldry

Example:
The family crest featured a lion rampant argent on a field azure.
The heraldic description specified the shield as 'a bend sinister argent'.