English Explanatory Dictionary

Dora

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A female given name from Ancient Greek.
noun
  1. Tiles that provide bonus score multiplier points (飜 (han)) in a winning hand, indicated by one or multiple face-up tiles in the dead wall.
name
  1. Acronym of Defence of the Realm Act 1914.

Pronunciation

/ˈdoɹ.ə/ /ˈdɔː.ɹə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Dora.wav /ˈdɔːɹə/

Word forms

Dora doras

Etymology

A diminutive of Dorothy used since early 19th century. Sometimes also short for Theodora or Isidora.

Related words

Konda-Dora

Derived words

dismal Dora Dora Creek dumb Dora Mount Dora
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