HyperDic: doris

English > 2 senses of the word Doris:
NOUNperson Doris(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
locationDorisa small region of ancient Greece where the Doric dialect was spoken
Doris > pronunciation
Soundsdaa'rahs; daa'rihs; dao'rahs; dao'rihs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs...
abyss ... worthiness: 194 rhymes with ihs...
English > Doris: 2 senses > noun 1, person
Meaning(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids.
CategoryGreek mythologyThe mythology of the ancient Greeks
Instance ofGreek deityA deity worshipped by the ancient Greeks
SpanishDoris
English > Doris: 2 senses > noun 2, location
MeaningA small region of ancient Greece where the Doric dialect was spoken.
Instance ofregion, partThe extended spatial location of something
Part ofGreece, Hellenic Republic, EllasA republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula
AdjectivesDorianof or relating to the ancient Greek inhabitants of Doris, to their Doric dialect of Greek, or to their culture

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