Doric
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Doric /ˈdɒrɪk/
▶adjective
- 1 relating to or denoting a classical order of architecture characterized by a plain, sturdy column and a thick square abacus resting on a rounded moulding.
- 2 relating to the ancient Greek dialect of the Dorians.
- 3 archaic (of a dialect) broad.
- 1 the Doric order of architecture.
- 2 the ancient Greek dialect of the Dorians.
- 3 a broad dialect, especially that spoken in the north-east of Scotland.
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