~ 1 [ 'dɔ:ri ]
■ noun ( plural dories ) a deep-bodied marine fish with a large mouth. [Families Zeidae and Oreosomatidae: several species, including the John Dory.]
Origin
ME: from Fr. dorée , feminine past participle of dorer 'gild', based on L. aurum 'gold'.
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~ 2 [ 'dɔ:ri ]
■ noun ( plural dories ) a small flat-bottomed rowing boat with a high bow and stern.
Origin
C18: perh. from Miskito dóri 'dugout'.