raun

noun

ˈrȯn
plural -s
: roe, spawn
also : a female fish (as a herring or salmon)

Word History

Etymology

Middle English rawne, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse hrogn roe

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“Raun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/raun. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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