rhod-

American  

1. variant of rhodo- before a vowel.

   rhodamine.

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Usage

What does rhod- mean? Rhod- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “rose” or “rose-colored,” i.e., “pink” or “red.”  It is used in some medical and scientific terms, including in biology and geology.Rhod- comes from the Greek rhódon meaning “rose.”If this Greek root sounds familiar, it might be because it helps form the word rhododendron, a kind of shrub with pink and other colored flowers. Rhododendron literally translates to "rose tree" in Greek. And while its ultimate origin is unclear, some scholars have connected the name of the Greek island of Rhodes, whose ancient harbor was home to the wondrous bronze statue known as Colossus of Rhodes, to the Greek rhódon, “rose.”Rhod- is a variant of rhodo-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use rhodo- article.

Example Sentences

Since 26 November 2004, it has hosted world-class performances from entertainers including Van Morrison, Derren Brown, Rhod Gilbert, and even Welsh legend, Sir Tom Jones.

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Dr Who's Ncuti Gatwa took the top actor award while comedian Rhod Gilbert won the presenter award for his cancer documentary A Pain in Neck.

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It was the same word used by Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert when in 2022 he found himself sitting in front of the consultant oncologist after being diagnosed with throat, neck, tongue and tonsil cancer.

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"Rhod wanted something positive to come out of his experience," said Prof Evans, 54, head and neck specialist at Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, a professor at Cardiff University's cancer and genetics division, and head of the Wales Cancer Research Centre.

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Amy's milestone in her cancer journey comes just two weeks after comedian Rhod Gilbert tearfully rang the bell to mark the end of his cancer treatment - a moment that went viral online, prompting many to relive their own experiences.

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