Greek rhō, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew rēsh resh
15th century, in the meaning defined above
“Rho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rho. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.
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