roe

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Definition

Roe is a mass of eggs from fish or some marine animals, often eaten as food.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in cooking and food contexts. Common types include salmon roe and sturgeon roe (caviar). Not to be confused with 'deer roe' (the animal; rare, archaic use). Refers specifically to eggs, not adult fish.

Spanish: hueva (de pescado)Portuguese (BR): ovas (de peixe)Portuguese (PT): ovas (de peixe)Chinese (Simplified): 鱼子 (鱼的卵)Chinese (Traditional): 魚子 (魚的卵)Hindi: मछली के अंडे Arabic: بيض السمك Bengali: মাছের ডিম - কেভিয়ার Russian: икра Japanese: 魚卵 - イクラ Vietnamese: trứng cá Korean: 어란 Turkish: balık yumurtası Urdu: مچھلی کے انڈے Indonesian: telur ikan

Example Sentences

Have you ever tasted flying fish roe on sushi?

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This dip is made from smoked roe and lemon juice.

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Some people think roe is a delicacy, while others don't like the texture at all.

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People sometimes eat cod roe for breakfast.

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Salmon roe is bright orange and very popular in Japan.

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Sturgeon roe is used to make caviar.

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