Definition of Dory

1. Noun. A small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled.

Exact synonyms: Dinghy, Rowboat
Terms within: Oarlock, Peg, Pin, Rowlock, Thole, Tholepin, Cross Thwart, Thwart
Specialized synonyms: Rowing Boat, Wherry
Generic synonyms: Small Boat

2. Noun. Pike-like freshwater perches.

3. Noun. Marine fishes widely distributed in mid-waters and deep slope waters.
Group relationships: Family Zeidae, Zeidae
Specialized synonyms: John Dory, Zeus Faber
Generic synonyms: Acanthopterygian, Spiny-finned Fish

Definition of Dory

1. n. A European fish. See Doree, and John Doree.

2. n. A small, strong, flat-bottomed rowboat, with sharp prow and flaring sides.

Definition of Dory

1. a flat-bottomed boat [n -RIES]

Medical Definition of Dory

1. Origin: Named from 1st colour, fr. F. Doree gilded, fr. Dorer to gild, L. Deaurare. See Deaurate, and cf. Aureole. 1. A European fish. See Doree, and John Doree. 2. The American wall-eyed perch; called also dore. See Pike perch. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dory

dorsum penis
dorsum scapulae
dorsum sellae
dort
dorted
dorter
dorters
dortier
dortiest
dorting
dortour
dortours
dorts
dorty
dory (current term)
dory (current term)
Dorylinae
Doryopteris
Doryopteris pedata
doryphora
Dor procedure
DOS
dosage
dosage
dosages
dosage compensation
dosage effect
dosage forms
dosage schedule
dose

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