Doric
ˈdɔrɪk
Definition

Definition of Doric - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
architectureTECH.plain architectural style in ancient GreeceTECH.
  • The temple was built in the Doric style, known for its simplicity..
Doric order
2.
languageTECH.UKrural Scots dialect from northeast ScotlandTECH.UK
  • He spoke in the Doric of Aberdeenshire.
Scots
3.
linguisticsTECH.ancient Greek dialect spoken in PeloponneseTECH.
  • Doric was widely used in ancient Peloponnese.
Dorian

Adjective

1.
architectureTECH.relating to a simple Greek architectural orderTECH.
  • The temple features Doric columns.
simple unadorned
2.
historyTECH.pertaining to the Dorians, an ancient Greek tribeTECH.
  • The Doric dialect was prevalent in regions dominated by the Dorians..
Dorian Hellenic
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the simplest Greek architectural style with plain columns
The Parthenon is a famous example of the Doric order.

Origin of Doric

Greek, Dōrikos (Dorian)

Terms with Doric included in their meaning

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architecture
Roman architectural style similar to Doric
Dor.abbr.
abr: Doric
relating to an ancient Greek style of building
architecture
rounded moulding forming the bell of a Doric capital
architecture
small water-repelling cone in Doric architecture
architecture
the space between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze
Doric frieze
vertically channeled tablet in Doric frieze
Doric architecture
finest example of Greek Doric architecture

Examples of Doric in a sentence

  • Doric structures are often found in ancient ruins.
  • The poet wrote in Doric, capturing the essence of the region.
  • Doric is often heard at local gatherings and events.
  • Doric is studied by linguists today.
  • Many inscriptions were written in Doric.
  • The museum displayed a Doric frieze from ancient Greece.

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  1. French:dorique, des Doriens, ...
  2. German:dorischer Stil, dorisch, ...
  3. Italian:dorico, dei Dori, ...
  4. Spanish:dórico, clásico, ...
  5. Portuguese:Dórico, de estilo dórico, ...
  6. Chinese:多立克, 多立克式的, ...
  7. Japanese:ドリス様式, ドリス式の, ...
  8. Arabic:دُورِيك, دُورِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:דוֹרִי, פָּשׁוּט, ...
  10. Russian:дорический стиль, дорический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:доричний стиль, доричний, ...
  12. Hindi:डोरिक, सरल ग्रीक, ...

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