Meaning & Definition of word "Roe"

Roe

/roʊ/

1. The eggs of fish, especially when processed for food.
- Example: The sushi restaurant served a delicious dish topped with fresh salmon roe.
2. The female fish that produces eggs.
- Example: During the spawning season, the roe of certain species can be found in abundance.
3. The mass of eggs of an aquatic animal, particularly a fish.
- Example: Fishermen often harvest roe from sturgeon for the production of caviar.

Middle English, from Old French 'roie', from Latin 'ruga' meaning 'a wrinkle or a fold'.

roe is roe:

A phrase indicating that different types of roe are still considered roe and often used interchangeably.

caviar:

A delicacy made from salted roe of sturgeon or other fish.

spawn:

The eggs of aquatic animals, especially fishes.

fry:

Young fish that have just hatched from eggs.

Meaning: Referring to a good source of protein in a humorous way.

Example Sentence: After a long day of fishing, I brought home some roe to fry up for dinner.