Associations to the word «Doric»

Wiktionary

DORIC, proper noun. An ancient Greek dialect spoken in ancient times.
DORIC, proper noun. A dialect of Lowland Scots spoken in the northeast of Scotland.
DORIC ORDER, noun. The least ornate of the three styles of classical Greek architecture.

Dictionary definition

DORIC, noun. The dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in Doris.
DORIC, adjective. Of or pertaining to the Doric style of architecture.

Wise words

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