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roe 1. the ovary of a female fish filled with mature eggs 2. the testis of a male fish filled with mature sperm 3. the ripe ovary of certain crustaceans, such as the lobster How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Roe Lockwood & Son, New York, for my Spanish books, and I dare say that my letters were sufficiently pedantic, and filled with a simulated acquaintance with all Spanish literature. All right, brother,' said Toby, 'quick's our play; only lets keep close together, that's all;' and so saying with a bound like a young roe, he cleared a brook which ran across our path, and rushed forward with a quick step. One day he sent out a huntsman to shoot him a roe, but he did not come back. |
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