Doric
adjective
- of Doris or its people, language, or culture
- designating or of a classical (Greek or Roman) order of architecture, distinguished by simplicity of form, esp. by fluted columns with simple capitals
noun
- the Greek dialect of Doris
- a rustic English dialect as contrasted with Standard English
See Doric in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(dôrˈĭk, dŏrˈ-)
noun A dialect of ancient Greek spoken in the Peloponnesus, Crete, certain of the Aegean Islands, Sicily, and southern Italy.
adjective- Of, relating to, characteristic of, or designating Doric.
- In the style of or designating the Doric order.
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