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dorcas
nounRare/Literary
/ˈdɔːkəs/A woman, often a Christian, known for her acts of charity, particularly making and providing clothing for the poor.
dorcas society
nounRare / Historical
/ˈdɔːkəs səˌsaɪəti/A Christian charity group, typically of women, that meets to make clothing for the poor.
dorchester
nounLow
/ˈdɔːtʃɪstə/A proper noun referring to a placename; most commonly a town in Dorset, England.
dordogne
nounLow (Proper Noun, Geographic)
/dɔːˈdɔɪn/A department in southwestern France.
dordrecht
nounC1
/ˈdɔːr.drɛxt/A large city and municipality in the province of South Holland, Netherlands, located at the confluence of several rivers.
dore
nounVery low
/dɔː/A gold ingot or bar; a piece of unrefined gold.
doreen
nounVery Low (as a common noun: N/A; as a name: historical/modest usage)
/dɔːˈriːn/A female given name of Irish and Gaelic origin, commonly used in English-speaking countries.
dorgon
nounExtremely Low / Non-Standard
/ˈdɔː.ɡɒn/A nonsense or invented word not found in standard English dictionaries, often used as a placeholder or example of a nonce word.
dorian
adjectivenounLow
/ˈdɔː.ri.ən/Pertaining to the ancient Greek tribe of the Dorians, known for their simple, austere lifestyle and their influence on Greek culture, architecture, and music.
dorian mode
nounC2
/ˈdɔː.ri.ən məʊd/A specific musical scale pattern, often described as a natural minor scale with a raised sixth degree, or the second mode of the major scale.
doric
adjectivenounC2
/ˈdɒr.ɪk/Of or relating to the classical Greek architectural style characterized by plain, sturdy columns with no base and a simple, undecorated capital.
doris
nounLow
/ˈdɒrɪs/A female given name.
dorje
nounVery Low (Specialized)
/ˈdɔː.dʒeɪ/A ritual object, typically a short scepter, in Tibetan Buddhism, symbolizing indestructibility and the method aspect of enlightenment.
dork
nounC1
/dɔːk/A socially awkward, clumsy, or foolish person; someone lacking in social grace or intelligence.
dorking
nounC2/Rare
/ˈdɔː.kɪŋ/A specific, traditional breed of domestic fowl originating in the town of Dorking, England, characterized by its large size and distinctive fifth toe.
dorkland
nounRare
/ˈdɔːk.lænd/A derogatory, informal term used to describe a place or situation perceived as being full of socially awkward, unfashionable, or foolish people.
dorm
nounHigh
/dɔːm/A large bedroom for many people, especially in a school, college, or institution.
dormancy
nounC1
/ˈdɔː.mən.si/A state of inactivity or temporary cessation of growth, development, or physical activity.
dormer
nounC1
/ˈdɔːmə/A vertical window that projects from a sloping roof, with its own small gable roof.
dormeuse
nounVery Low
/dɔːˈmɜːz/A piece of furniture designed for sleeping, specifically a type of daybed or a travelling carriage with a sleeping berth; in modern usage, primarily a French loanword for a sleeping car on a train.

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