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| Dor·ic [ dáwrik ] |
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1. ancient Greek dialect: a dialect of ancient Greek spoken mainly in the area of modern Peloponnesus
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2. dialect of Scots: a rural dialect of Scots spoken in parts of northeastern Scotland
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adjective |
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1. in simple classical architectural style: relating to or built in a style of architecture characterized by fluted columns with a rounded molding at the top and no base
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2. of Dorians: relating to the Dorians of ancient Greece
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3. of Doric: relating to Doric dialect
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| [Mid-16th century. Via Latin, "of Doris" (region of ancient Greece) < Greek Dōrikos< Dōris "Doris"] |
