ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Dor

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdɔː(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Dor is a noun meaning Any of species Geotrupes stercorarius of large European dung beetles that make a droning noise while flying.

Meaning

Any of species Geotrupes stercorarius of large European dung beetles that make a droning noise while flying.

More Meanings

  1. Any flying insect which makes a loud humming noise, such as the June bug or a bumblebee.
  2. (obsolete) A trick, joke, or deception.

Example Sentences

To say you were impotent! I am ashamed on 't! To make yourself no man? to a fresh maid too, A longing maid? upon her wedding-night also, To give her such a dor?

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Related dictionary entries include beetle, cod, sor, en, ord, clock.

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