What does argent mean in English?

"Argent" in English refers to silver. It comes from the Old French word "argent", which ultimately comes from the Latin "argentum".

It is often used in heraldry to describe the color silver, which is depicted as white in heraldry.

For example, if a coat of arms is described as having an "argent" field, it means that the background of the coat of arms is silver.