soft roe

noun

1. milt ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of soft roe¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

The soft roe of shad or herring spread between bread and butter is good.

From Project Gutenberg

The ova here spoken of form what is commonly called the hard roe of the female fish; the soft roe is the milt of the male fish.

From Project Gutenberg