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

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

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In plain EnglishAn old and now rare word for a rocky hill or outcrop.

roches plural

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From Old French roche, "rock," related to the modern English word "rock."

Origin: Old French

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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.