Rhodo-
1.
a combining form meaning “rose,” used in the formation of compound words:
rhodolite.
combining form
1.
rose or rose-coloured: rhododendron, rhodolite
rhodo- or rhod-
pref.
Rose; rosy; red: rhodopsin.
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