SINCE 1828
roe
noun (1)
\ ˈrō
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plural roe
or roes
Definition of roe
(Entry 1 of 2)
: doe
roe
noun (2)Definition of roe (Entry 2 of 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)
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roe
noun
\ ˈrō
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Kids Definition of roe
: the eggs of a fish especially while still held together in a membrane
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