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1Doric
adjective Dor·ic \ˈdȯr-ik, ˈdär-\
Definition of DORIC
1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Dorians
2
: belonging to the oldest and simplest Greek architectural order — see order illustration
3
: of, relating to, or constituting Doric
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First Known Use of DORIC
1569
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2Doric
noun
Definition of DORIC
: a dialect of ancient Greek spoken especially in the Peloponnisos, Crete, Sicily, and southern Italy
First Known Use of DORIC
1602
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