'argyric' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'argyricus', where the root 'argyr-' (from Greek) meant 'silver'.

'argyric' entered English from New Latin 'argyricus', ultimately deriving from Greek 'argyros' (compare Late Latin 'argyrum' meaning 'silver').

Initially it meant 'of or relating to silver', and over time it has retained that basic meaning in English.