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Definition of Doric
1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to the Doric style of architecture.
2. Noun. The dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in Doris.
Definition of Doric
1. a. Pertaining to Doris, in ancient Greece, or to the Dorians; as, the Doric dialect.
2. n. The Doric dialect.
Definition of Doric
1. Proper noun. An ancient Greek dialect spoken in ancient times. ¹
2. Proper noun. A dialect of Lowland Scots spoken in the northeast of Scotland. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Doric
1. 1. Pertaining to Doris, in ancient Greece, or to the Dorians; as, the Doric dialect. 2. 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. This order is distinguished, according to the treatment of details, as Grecian Doric, or Roman Doric. 3. Of or relating to one of the ancient Greek musical modes or keys. Its character was adapted both to religions occasions and to war. Origin: L. Doricus, Gr, fr. The Dorians. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)