What does Doric mean?
Definitions for Doric
ˈdɔr ɪk, ˈdɒr-doric
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Princeton's WordNet
Doric, Doric dialectadjective
the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in Doris
doricadjective
of or pertaining to the Doric style of architecture
Wiktionary
Doricnoun
An ancient Greek dialect spoken in ancient times.
Doricnoun
A dialect of Lowland Scots spoken in the northeast of Scotland.
Etymology: From Δωρικός.
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doric
Doric refers to a style of architecture or art originating from the Dorian regions of ancient Greece. It is one of the three orders of classical Greek architecture, alongside the Ionic and Corinthian orders. Characterized by simplicity and strength, Doric structures typically feature stout columns that are unadorned at the top, thick walls, and heavy stone foundations. In terms of language, Doric can relate to a dialect of ancient Greek or a variety of Scots spoken in northeastern Scotland.
Webster Dictionary
Doricadjective
pertaining to Doris, in ancient Greece, or to the Dorians; as, the Doric dialect
Doricadjective
belonging to, or resembling, the oldest and simplest of the three orders of architecture used by the Greeks, but ranked as second of the five orders adopted by the Romans. See Abacus, Capital, Order
Doricadjective
of or relating to one of the ancient Greek musical modes or keys. Its character was adapted both to religions occasions and to war
Doricnoun
the Doric dialect
Etymology: [L. Doricus, Gr. , fr. the Dorians.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Doric
dor′ik, adj. belonging to Doris in Greece, denoting one of the Greek orders of architecture, distinguished by its simplicity and solidity.—n. one of the modes of Greek music: a dialect of the Greek language distinguished by the use of broad vowel sounds: any dialect having this character, as Scotch.—ns. Dor′icism, Dor′ism, a peculiarity of the Doric dialect. [Fr. dorique—L. Doricus—Gr. Dōris.]
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Doric
the oldest, strongest, and simplest of the four Grecian orders of architecture.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Doric in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Doric in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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