Definition
Definition of roe - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cookingTECH. fish eggs used as foodTECH.
- Sushi often includes salmon roe as a topping..
2.
marine lifeTECH. sperm of male fish used as foodTECH.
- The dish was prepared with cod roe.
3.
wildlifeTECH. UK small deer native to Europe and AsiaTECH. UK
- We spotted a roe in the forest.
4.
crustacean eggsTECH. ovaries of crustaceans containing eggsTECH.
- Lobster roe is considered a delicacy.
Images of roe

fish eggs used as food 
sperm of male fish used as food 
small deer native to Europe and Asia 
ovaries of crustaceans containing eggs
Expressions with roe
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eggs of fish used as food or for reproduction
Fish roe is often served as a delicacy in sushi.
eggs of fish, not the sperm
She bought hard roe to make the dish.
eggs of salmon fish used as food or in cooking
Salmon roe is often served on sushi rolls.
small Eurasian deer with reddish summer coat
A roe deer ran across the field.
milt of a male fish, creamy texture
The chef prepared a dish with soft roe.
Origin of roe
Old English, ro (fish eggs)
Terms with roe included in their meaning
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delicacy
salted roe of sturgeon or large fish
food
caviar made from salmon roe
food
rich soup with crab meat and roe
cooking
cured fish roe product used as seasoning
cuisine
Mediterranean dish of cured fish roe
fish eggs
salted roe of sturgeon or other large fish
cuisine
western-style sushi with prawn tempura and capelin roe
acr: Roe v. Wade
famous court case about abortion rights
cuisine
Greek dip made from fish roe, olive oil, and lemon juice
zoology
male roe deer
Examples of roe in a sentence
Fishermen collected roe for the market. They garnished the sushi with salmon roe. Roe is often used in traditional Japanese dishes. The roe darted across the meadow at dawn. Roe are often seen grazing in open fields. The chef garnished the dish with fresh roe.
Roe is often used in sushi for its unique flavor.
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- French:œufs de poisson, laitance, ...
- German:Rogen, Fischmilch, ...
- Italian:uova di pesce, capriolo, ...
- Spanish:huevas, esperma de pescado, ...
- Portuguese:ovas, corço, ...
- Chinese:鱼子, 鱼白, ...
- Japanese:魚卵, 白子, ...
- Arabic:بَطَارِخ, مَنِي السَّمَك, ...
- Hebrew:אִיקְרָה, חָלָב דָּגִים, ...
- Russian:икра, косуля, ...
- Ukrainian:ікра, козуля, ...
- Hindi:मछली के अंडे, रो, ...
Definition of ROE - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
acr: return on equityTECH. measures profitability by comparing net income to equityTECH.
- The company's ROE increased after the new strategy.
Abbreviation
abr: rules of engagementTECH. rules that control how military forces act in conflictTECH.
- The ROE were updated before the mission.
Origin of ROE
Old English hrēaw (raw)
Examples of ROE in a sentence
A high ROE indicates efficient use of equity capital. Soldiers must follow the ROE at all times. The briefing covered changes to the ROE.
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- French:ROE, ...
- German:ROE, ...
- Italian:ROE, ...
- Spanish:ROE, ...
- Portuguese:ROE, RPE, ...
- Chinese:股本回报率, 交战规则, ...
- Japanese:ROE, ...
- Arabic:عَائِد عَلَى حُقُوق المِلْكِيَّة, قواعد الاشتباك, ...
- Hebrew:תְּשׁוּאָה עַל הַהוֹן הָעַצְמִי, קִצּוּר שֶׁל כְּלָלֵי לְחִימָה, ...
- Russian:ROE, ПВБД, ...
- Ukrainian:рентабельність власного капіталу, ПВБД, ...
- Hindi:इक्विटी पर प्रतिफल, सामरिक नियम, ...
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