argyraspidEtymologyFrom Ancient Greek ἄργυρος (árguros, “silver”) and ᾰ̓σπίς (ăspís, “shield”). By surface analysis, argyr- + aspid.argyraspid means A soldier in the army of Alexander the Great who carried a silver shield. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.nounA soldier in the army of Alexander the Great who carried a silver shield.