: the 17th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table

Examples of rho in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web As Philip Kosloki explains for Aleteia, the monogram—also known as a Christogram—superimposes the first two letters of the Greek word for Christ: chi (X) and rho (P). Isis Davis-Marks, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2021

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Word History

Etymology

Greek rhō, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew rēsh resh

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rho was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near rho

Cite this Entry

“Rho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rho. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

rho

noun
: the 17th letter of the Greek alphabet
Ρ or ρ
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