| dory | Origin: Named from 1st colour, fr. F. Doree gilded, fr. Dorer to gild, L. Deaurare. See Deaurate, and cf. Aureole. 1. <zoology> A European fish. See Doree, and John Doree. 2. <zoology> The American wall-eyed perch; called also dore. See Pike perch. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| doryphora | <zoology> A genus of plant-eating beetles, including the potato beetle. See Potato beetle. Origin: NL. See Doryphoros. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |