Definition of roe

roenoun

trứng cá

/rəʊ//rəʊ/

The word "roe" originates from the Old Norse word "rœ," meaning "egg yolk" or "ovaries." This Old Norse word later evolved into the Old English word "ghrœg," which was used to refer to the fish roe or eggs, such as those of herring, cod, or salmon. The spelling of the word changed over time, becoming "roe" in Middle English, and eventually making its way into modern English. The term "roe" specifically refers to the mass of eggs found in the ovaries of certain fish species, which are often used in dishes such as caviar or as a ingredients in sushi and sashimi.

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the mass of eggs inside a female fish (hard roe) or the sperm of a male fish (soft roe), used as food

khối lượng trứng bên trong cá cái (trứng cứng) hoặc tinh trùng của cá đực (trứng mềm), dùng làm thực phẩm

Example:
  • cod’s roe

    trứng cá tuyết

a small European and Asian deer

một con nai nhỏ châu Âu và châu Á

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