roe

1 of 2

noun (1)

plural roe or roes
: doe

roe

2 of 2

noun (2)

1
: the eggs of a fish especially when still enclosed in the ovarian membrane
2
: the eggs or ovaries of an invertebrate (such as the coral of a lobster)

Examples of roe in a Sentence

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Noun
Here, two roe pros are answering all your biggest caviar questions. Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024 Whether opting for the boldness of salmon roe or the delicacy of trout roe, both varieties of roe provide an enjoyable treat that enhances the exploration of vodka and caviar pairings. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024 Some of my favorites are his Black Cod served with al dente haricots verts, fresh corn, Marble potatoes, trout roe, with a pool of rich and creamy coconut sauce. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 After a good mix, each bite is punctuated by the sweet marine, crunchy pops of roe. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for roe 

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English ro, from Old English ; akin to Old High German rēh roe

Noun (2)

Middle English roof, roughe, row; akin to Old Norse hrogn roe and probably to Lithuanian kurkulai frog's eggs

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of roe was before the 12th century

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“Roe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roe. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

roe

noun
ˈrō
: the eggs of a fish especially while still bound together in a membrane

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