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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)

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