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roe1

Syllabification: (roe)

Pronunciation: /rō/

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Definition of roe

noun

(also hard roe)

the 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.
(soft roe) the ripe testes of a male fish, especially when used as food.