doric

/D AO1 R IH0 K/
adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to one of the Greek orders of architecture, distinguished by its simplicity and solidity.

  2. 2

    Of or pertaining to the Ancient Greek dialect group once spoken in the north-west of Greece.

  3. 3

    (music) Belonging to a certain mode of Ancient Greek music, the Dorian mode.

  4. 4

    Of or pertaining to the dialect of Scots spoken in the northeast of Scotland, predominantly Morayshire and Aberdeen areas.

  5. 5

    Synonym of Dorian; of or relating to the region of Doris in Asia Minor or the Dorians

noun
  1. 1

    The Mid-Northern or Northeast dialect of Lowland Scots spoken in the north-east of Scotland.

  2. 2

    A group of Ancient Greek dialects, once spoken in western Greece, southern Italy and Sicily.