1. (Zoöl.)
Defn: 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.
2. A mottled appearance of light and shade in wood, especially in mahogany.
ROEBUCK
Roe"buck`, n. Etym: [1st roe + buck.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: A small European and Asiatic deer (Capreolus capræa) having erect, cylindrical, branched antlers, forked at the summit. This, the smallest European deer, is very nimble and graceful. It always prefers a mountainous country, or high grounds.
ROED
Roed, a. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Filled with roe.
ROEDEER
Roe"deer`, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The roebuck.
ROE, RICHARD
Roe, Richard. (Law)