doric

Relating to the ancient Greek architectural order; also used to describe a rustic or simple style, or a dialect of Scots spoken in the northeast of Scotland.

• 🇪🇸Relativo al orden arquitectónico griego dórico; también se usa para describir un estilo rústico o simple, o el dialecto escocés hablado en el noreste de Escocia.

1. Architectural style B2 formal art

   Relating to the oldest and simplest of the three classical Greek architectural orders, characterized by sturdy columns with plain capitals and no base.

   • The Parthenon is a famous example of Doric architecture.
   • Doric columns are typically fluted and have a simple, unadorned capital.
   • The museum's new wing features a Doric portico.

   🇪🇸orden dórico

• more doric comparative form
• most doric superlative form

A noun referring to a classical order of architecture, characterized by simple, sturdy columns without elaborate decoration, or a dialect of ancient Greek.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa un orden arquitectónico clásico caracterizado por columnas simples y robustas sin decoración compleja, o el dialecto del griego antiguo propio de la región de Doria.

1. Architectural order B2 formal

   The oldest and simplest of the classical Greek architectural orders, characterized by heavy fluted columns with plain capitals and no base.

   • The Parthenon is a famous example of Doric architecture.
   • Doric columns are often found in ancient Greek temples.
   • The building's facade features a row of sturdy Doric columns.

   🇪🇸Orden dórico

2. Dialect C1 formal british

   A dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in the Dorian region, or a modern dialect of Scottish English spoken in the northeast of Scotland.

   • The Doric dialect of Scots is still spoken in parts of Aberdeenshire.
   • He wrote poetry in the Doric tongue.
   • The play was performed in a thick Doric accent.

   🇪🇸dórico

   Sinónimos: dorian