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Definition of Dorado

1. Noun. A constellation in the southern hemisphere near Reticulum and Pictor; contains most of the Large Magellanic Cloud.

Definition of Dorado

1. n. A southern constellation, within which is the south pole of the ecliptic; -- called also sometimes Xiphias, or the Swordfish.

Definition of Dorado

1. Proper noun. (constellation) A small constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble a goldfish or swordfish. It lies between the constellations Pictor and Reticulum, and is notable for containing most of the Large Magellanic Cloud. ¹

2. Noun. A fish, the mahi-mahi or dolphin, scientific name ''Coryphaena hippurus'', with a dorsal fin that runs the length of the body, also known for iridescent coloration. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dorado

1. a marine fish [n -DOS]

Medical Definition of Dorado

1. 1. A southern constellation, within which is the south pole of the ecliptic; called also sometimes Xiphias, or the Swordfish. 2. A large, oceanic fish of the genus Coryphaena. Origin: Sp. Dorado gilt, fr. Dorar to gild, fr. L. Deaurare. See 1st Dory, and cf. Fl Dorado. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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