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dorian

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun dorian has 1 sense
  1. Dorian - a member of one of the four divisions of the prehistoric Greeks
    --1 is a kind of
    Greek, Hellene

Definitions from the Web

Dorian

Definition

Noun: Dorian refers to a type of musical scale used in Western music, consisting of seven notes.

Noun: In Greek mythology, Dorian is a character who is a member of the Dorians, one of the four major ethnic groups of ancient Greece.

Noun: Dorian can also be used to describe a species of fish called the dorie, which is found in warm seas.

Noun: Dorian can be a male given name of Greek origin.

Examples of Usage

Example Sentences:

1. The Dorian scale is commonly used in jazz and blues music.

2. According to Greek mythology, Dorian was the son of Dorus and became the founder of the Dorian people.

3. The dorie is a vibrant and beautiful fish commonly found in coral reefs.

4. Dorian is a unique and powerful name for a baby boy.

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