Argyr-

Pronunciation

• RP enPR: ärʹjÄ­r—, IPA: /ˈɑːdʒɪɹ—/

Origin

From the Ancient Greek ἄργῠρος (arguros, "silver”, “money").

Full definition of argyr-

Prefix

1. silver

Usage notes

When combined with a word or another affix which begins with a consonant, this prefix concatenates with -o- (as argyro-).

Derived terms

Related terms

• argyric chemistry
• argyrodite mineralogy