dor Meaning & Definition
What Does Dor Mean?
As a symbol, dor means ISO 639-3 language code for Dori'o. As a noun, it means Any of species Geotrupes stercorarius of large European dung beetles that make a droning noise while flying. As a noun, it means A trick, joke, or deception.
Dor at a Glance
| Part of speech | symbol, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɔː(ɹ)/ |
| Plural | dors |
Dor Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-3 language code for Dori'o.
Dor as a Noun
- Any of species Geotrupes stercorarius of large European dung beetles that make a droning noise while flying.
- Any flying insect which makes a loud humming noise, such as the June bug or a bumblebee.
Noun
- A trick, joke, or deception.
Noun
- A large European dung beetle, Geotrupes stercorarius, that makes a droning noise while flying
Synonyms of Dor
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Dor synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
dor (plural dors)
Origin of Dor
Origin 1: From Middle English dorre, dore, from Old English dora (“humming insect”), from Proto-West Germanic *dorō, from Proto-Germanic *durô (“bumblebee, humming insect”), from Proto-Indo-European *dʰer-, *dʰreh₁n- (“bee, hornet, drone”). Related to Saterland Frisian Doarne (“hornet”), Middle Low German dorne (“bumblebee”), Middle Dutch dorne (“bumblebee”), Dutch dar (“drone”), Old English drān (“drone”). More at drone.
Origin 2: Compare dor (“a beetle”), and hum, humbug.