1relating to or denoting a classical order of architecture characterized by a sturdy fluted column and a thick square abacus resting on a rounded moulding.
2relating to the ancient Greek dialect of the Dorians.
archaic (of a dialect) broad; rustic.
noun
[mass noun]
1the Doric order of architecture.
2the ancient Greek dialect of the Dorians.
a broad or rustic dialect, especially the dialect spoken in the north-east of Scotland.
Origin:
via Latin from Greek Dōrikos, from Dōrios(see Dorian)
