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roe

[roʊ]

roe Definition

  • 1the mass of eggs contained in the ovaries of a female fish or shellfish, typically including the ovaries themselves, especially when ripe and used as food
  • 2the eggs of certain animals, especially fish, eaten as food

Using roe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "roe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The restaurant served salmon roe as an appetizer.

  • Example

    The dish is made with cod roe and olive oil.

  • Example

    The fishermen harvested the roe from the herring.

roe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for roe

Phrases with roe

  • the eggs of sturgeon or other large fish, which are processed and salted to make caviar

    Example

    The store sells high-quality hard roe from Russia.

  • the milt or sperm of male fish, especially when used as food

    Example

    The chef prepared a dish of soft roe with butter and lemon.

  • the eggs of salmon, which are bright orange or red in color

    Example

    The sushi roll was topped with red roe and avocado.

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Summary: roe in Brief

Roe [roʊ] refers to the eggs of fish or shellfish, often used as food. It can be either the ripe ovaries or the eggs themselves. Examples include salmon roe, cod roe, and herring roe. Roe can also be processed and salted to make caviar, known as hard roe. Soft roe refers to the milt or sperm of male fish.