What Does Roche Mean?

Roche is a French word meaning 'boulder'. It has several alternate connotations.

In glacier terminology 'roche moutonnee' is a tiny asymmetrical hill. They are usually formed as a result of glacial erosion. While the lower portions of this hill are rough and splintered, its upper portions are well rounded and butter smooth.

The street name for the drug Flunitrazepam is Roche.

Roche is also the name of several places. In France, there are many communes called Roche. In Switzerland there are three places with that name. In England, there is a small village in Cornwall called Roche.

The Roches is also the name of a female singing trio. The group is made up of three sisters namely Suzzy, Terry and Maggie Roche.

There are many prominent personalities whose surname is Roche. Among them is Douglas Roche a former Canadian senator and zealous peace activist. Eduoard Roche was a distinguished French scientist. Stephen Roche is a retired professional cyclist whose accolades include the Triple Crown of Cycling.

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