rho

noun

ˈrō 

: 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

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

rho

noun

ˈrō 

: the 17th letter of the Greek alphabet

—Ρ or ρ