Meaning: rose
Root word: Greek ῥόδον (rhódon)
Roots with similar meanings:
- erythr- meaning “red”
- ruber-, rubr- meaning “red”
Roots with opposite meanings:
Roots that could be confused:
Notes: Most words derive either from the idea of the plant or its red color.
Derived English Words
Commonly encountered words are in bold.
rhodium: A rare, silvery-white metallic element (Rh), used in catalytic converters and jewelry plating.
rhodopsin: A light-sensitive pigment in the photoreceptor cells of the retina, essential for vision in low light.
rhodophobia: An aversion or fear of the color red.
rhodophyte: A member of the red algae group, a type of photosynthetic organism found mostly in marine environments.
rhododendron: A genus of woody plants known for their brightly colored flowers, often found in temperate regions.
Other Uses
Links
List of Greek and Latin roots in English – Wikipedia
Other Roots Used in These Words
| Root | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dendr- | tree |
| ops-, opt- | eye |
| phob- | fear |
| phyt- | plant |
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