Dorian
Pronunciation: /ˈdɔːɹiən/
The English word “Dorian” has 5 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Of or relating to the Dorians.
- Homosexual, gay; preferring exclusively men as romantic or sexual partners; male counterpart of lesbian.
- Of or relating to the oceanid Doris in Greek mythology.
- Of or relating to the asteroid (48) Doris.
noun
- A member of the Dorians.
Etymology
Constructed like the French Doriens. From the Latin root of Dōres + -ian. Compare Ancient Greek Δωριεύς (Dōrieús, “of Doris”).
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