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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.
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.
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.
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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