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..
2.
languageTECH. UK rural Scots dialect from northeast ScotlandTECH. UK
- He spoke in the Doric of Aberdeenshire.
3.
linguisticsTECH. ancient Greek dialect spoken in PeloponneseTECH.
- Doric was widely used in ancient Peloponnese.
Adjective
1.
architectureTECH. relating to a simple Greek architectural orderTECH.
- The temple features Doric columns.
2.
historyTECH. pertaining to the Dorians, an ancient Greek tribeTECH.
- The Doric dialect was prevalent in regions dominated by the Dorians..
3.
languageTECH. related to the Ancient Greek dialect groupTECH.
- The text was written in Doric Greek.
4.
Scots dialectTECH. UK pertaining to the Scots dialect in northeast ScotlandTECH. UK
- He spoke in a thick Doric accent.
5.
musicTECH. belonging to the Dorian mode in musicTECH.
- The piece was composed in the Doric mode.
Expressions with Doric
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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
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.
Architects admired the Doric simplicity of the structure. Doric architecture is characterized by simple, geometric lines. The Doric order is one of the three classical orders of ancient Greek architecture. The scholar specialized in translating Doric inscriptions. Doric dialects were prevalent in certain regions of ancient Greece. The play featured characters speaking in Doric dialect. Doric expressions are common in that region's literature. The melody had a distinct Doric feel. His compositions often feature Doric harmonies.
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- French:dorique, des Doriens, ...
- German:dorischer Stil, dorisch, ...
- Italian:dorico, dei Dori, ...
- Spanish:dórico, clásico, ...
- Portuguese:Dórico, de estilo dórico, ...
- Chinese:多立克, 多立克式的, ...
- Japanese:ドリス様式, ドリス式の, ...
- Arabic:دُورِيك, دُورِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:דוֹרִי, פָּשׁוּט, ...
- Russian:дорический стиль, дорический, ...
- Ukrainian:доричний стиль, доричний, ...
- Hindi:डोरिक, सरल ग्रीक, ...
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