DORYPHORE


Meaning of DORYPHORE in English

[ 'dɒrɪfɔ: ]

■ noun rare a pedantic and persistent critic.

Origin

1950s: from Fr., lit. 'Colorado beetle', from Gk doruphoros 'spear carrier'.

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