RHODODENDRON Rho`do*den"dron, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. "rodo`dendron, literally, rose tree; "ro`don rose + de`ndron tree. See Rose.] (Bot.)

Defn: A genus of shrubs or small trees, often having handsome evergreen leaves, and remarkable for the beauty of their flowers; rosebay.

RHODOMONTADE
Rhod`o*mon*tade", n.

Defn: See Rodomontade.

RHODOMONTADER
Rhod`o*mon*tad"er, n.

Defn: See Rodomontador.

RHODONITE
Rho"don*ite, n. Etym: [Gr. "ro`don the rose. ] (Min.)

Defn: Manganese spar, or silicate of manganese, a mineral occuring crystallised and in rose-red masses. It is often used as an ornamental stone.

RHODOPHANE
Rho"do*phane, n. Etym: [Gr. "ro`don the rose + (Physiol.)

Defn: The red pigment contained in the inner segments of the cones of the retina in animals. See Chromophane. W. KÜhne.