Definitions for: Roe


[n] the eggs or egg-laden ovary of a fish
[n] the egg mass or spawn of certain crustaceans such as the lobster
[n] eggs of female fish
[n] fish eggs or egg-filled ovary; having a grainy texture



Webster (1913) Definition: Roe, n. [OE. ro, AS. r[=a]h; akin to D. ree, G. reh, Icel.
r[=a], SW. r[*a].] (Zo["o]l.)
(a) A roebuck. See Roebuck.
(b) The female of any species of deer.


Roe, n. [For roan, OE. rowne, akin to G. rogen, OHG.
rogan, Icel. hrogn, Dan. rogn, ravn, Sw. rom; of uncertain
origin; cf. Gr. ??? pebble, Skr. ?arkar[=a] gravel.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) The ova or spawn of fishes and amphibians,
especially when still inclosed in the ovarian membranes.
Sometimes applied, loosely, to the sperm and the testes of
the male.

2. A mottled appearance of light and shade in wood,
especially in mahogany.

Synonyms: hard roe

See Also: caviar, caviare, coral, egg, fish, seafood, shad roe, spawn

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