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Definition of rhodiola

rhodiola

/roʊdiˈoʊlə/
rho · di · o · la
Plural:rhodiolas
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rhodiola Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The dried root or herbal extract of Rhodiola rosea, widely used in traditional medicine and dietary supplements as an adaptogen to help reduce fatigue and stress.

Example

"Many endurance athletes take a daily rhodiola supplement to help combat physical fatigue and support mental focus."

2

Any hardy perennial succulent plant of the genus Rhodiola in the stonecrop family (Crassulaceae), native to cold, alpine, and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, bearing fleshy leaves and dense terminal clusters of small, star-shaped yellow, greenish, or reddish flowers, and noted for its rose-scented rootstock.

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• Nearby Words

rhipsalidopsis
rhipsalis
rhodanthemum
rhodiola
rhodochiton
rhododendron
rhodohypoxis

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rhodiola. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rhodiola
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