noun
Uncommon
roche
rohsh
Roche (noun) means a rocky outcrop, or a stony ridge of rock. Example: “The path wound around a roche that jutted out over the valley.”
noun
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A rocky outcrop, or a stony ridge of rock.
"The path wound around a roche that jutted out over the valley."
How to use roche
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old and now rare word for a rocky hill or outcrop.
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Word forms
- Plural
- roches
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Etymology
From Old French roche, "rock," related to the modern English word "rock."
Rhymes for roche
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What does “roche” mean?
The word “roche” means a rocky outcrop, or a stony ridge of rock. In plain terms, an old and now rare word for a rocky hill or outcrop.
How do you pronounce “roche”?
“Roche” is pronounced rohsh (/ɹoʊʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “roche” in a sentence?
Here is “roche” used in a sentence: “The path wound around a roche that jutted out over the valley.”
What part of speech is “roche”?
“Roche” is a noun.
Where does the word “roche” come from?
The word “roche” comes from Old French. From Old French roche, "rock," related to the modern English word "rock.".
Is “roche” a common word?
“Roche” is an uncommon word in modern English.
