roe

Speech parts

1. roe - Noun

2. Roe - Proper noun

Meaning

A roebuck. See Roebuck.

The female of any species of deer.

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.

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

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

spawn caviar hard roe eggs of fish hare doe hart bud roebuck milt ewe vixen lioness animal cow
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Antonyms

wolf girl beauty sire cool girl

Hypernyms

spawn egg seafood

Hyponyms

coral caviar caviare shad roe

Phrases with the word

chevrotain roe fish roe grain of roe roe corn john roe

Examples

This is probably as bad a day as the court has had on social issues since Roe v. Wade. Jerry Falwell

I would introduce and support legislation to send Roe v. Wade back to the states. Rand Paul

I used the name Jane Roe because I didn't want my personal name to be involved in it. Norma McCorvey

I was the Jane Roe of Roe vs. Wade, but Jane Roe has been laid to rest. Norma McCorvey

The roe is swift enough without setting the dogs on her. Scottish Gaelic Proverb

For a taste treat, try tuna roe and thorny cardoons. Sicilian Proverb

Close letter words and terms

rody Rodya Raskolnikov Rodynske roe corn roe deer Roe's