Definition of Dor

1. n. A large European scaraboid beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius), which makes a droning noise while flying. The name is also applied to allied American species, as the June bug. Called also dorr, dorbeetle, or dorrbeetle, dorbug, dorrfly, and buzzard clock.

2. n. A trick, joke, or deception.

3. v. t. To make a fool of; to deceive.

Definition of Dor

1. Noun. A large European dung beetle, ''Geotrupes stercorarius'', that makes a droning noise while flying. ¹

2. Noun. General term for flying insect which makes a loud humming noise, such as the June bug or a bumblebee. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dor

1. a black European beetle [n -S]

Medical Definition of Dor

1. A large European scaraboid beetle (Geotrupes stercorarius), which makes a droning noise while flying. The name is also applied to allied American species, as the June bug. Synonym: dorr, dorbeetle, or dorrbeetle, dorbug, dorrfly, and buzzard clock. Origin: Cf. AS. Dora drone, locust, D. Tor beetle, L. Taurus a kind of beetle. Cf. Dormouse. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dor

doppies
dopping
doppings
doppio
doppleganger
doppler
doppler broadening
doppler effect
doppler shift
dopplerite
dopplerites
dops
dopy
doquet
doquets
dor (current term)
dorad
dorado
dorados
dorads
dorallcharite
dorama
doramas
doraphobia
dorb
dorbeetle
dorbeetles
dorbs
dorbug
dorbugs

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