DORY


Meaning of DORY in English

~ 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'.

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