Latin word argentum comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₂erǵ-, and later Proto-Indo-European *h₂r̥ǵn̥tóm (Silver.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *h₂erǵ- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | white, to shine |
| *h₂r̥ǵn̥tóm | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | Silver. |
| *argentom | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | Silver. |
| argentum | Latin (lat) | (by extension) a silver thing. Silver (metal, element). |