Argyrol
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A proprietary antiseptic preparation made from a compound of silver and protein, formerly used to treat mucous membrane infections.
“The doctor prescribed argyrol drops for the eye infection before modern antibiotics became widely available.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ar·gy·rol
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Wordle
Starts ARG- and ends -OL with Y acting as a semi-vowel, giving A, Y, O as the main vowel sounds
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Scrabble
Y (4) and G (2) give 11 points base, but its trade-name origin means it may be absent from some dictionaries
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