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roe

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /roʊ/ · UK /rəʊ/

roe means: Fish eggs, especially when used as food.

noun

FISH EGGSB2

Fish eggs, especially when used as food.

  • The sushi was topped with roe.
  • She bought fresh salmon roe at the market.
  • Female fish release their roe into the water.

Similar words: fish eggs, spawn

Common phrases: salmon roe, fish roe, salted roe

SHELLFISH EGGSC1

The egg-producing parts of shellfish such as lobsters, often eaten as food.

  • The lobster contained bright roe.
  • She added the crab roe to the sauce.
  • The cooked roe turned a rich red.

Similar words: coral

Common phrases: lobster roe, crab roe

FISH SPERMC2

The substance from male fish that joins with eggs to produce young fish.

  • Soft roe comes from male fish.
  • The chef cooked herring roe in butter.
  • The male releases roe during spawning.

Similar words: milt, soft roe

Common phrases: soft roe, herring roe

Questions about roe

What does roe mean?

Fish eggs, especially when used as food.

What is roe in other languages?

Türkçe: balık yumurtası · Español: huevas · Français: œufs de poisson · Deutsch: Fischrogen · Italiano: uova di pesce · 日本語: 魚卵

How do you pronounce roe?

In American English /roʊ/; in British English /rəʊ/.

How do you use roe in a sentence?

The sushi was topped with roe. She bought fresh salmon roe at the market.

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