roe

noun (1)

\ ˈrō

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plural roe or roes

Definition of roe

(Entry 1 of 2)

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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)

History and Etymology for roe

Noun (1)

Middle English ro, from Old English rā; 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

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

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roe

noun

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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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