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john dory

 

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Noun john dory has 1 sense
  1. John dory, Zeus faber - European dory
    --1 is a kind of dory
    --1 is a member of Zeus, genus Zeus

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John Dory

John Dory is a type of fish that is widely known for its distinctive appearance and delicate flavor.

Common Noun

In its most common usage, "john dory" refers to the fish with scientific name Zeus faber. This species of fish is typically found in coastal waters and is popular among seafood enthusiasts.

Sample sentence: I ordered the grilled John Dory at the restaurant for dinner.

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Proper Noun

"John Dory" can also be used as a proper noun as it is commonly used as the name of certain restaurants, cafes, or food establishments.

Sample sentence: Let's grab dinner at the newly opened John Dory restaurant downtown.

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Adjective

The term "John Dory" can be used as an adjective to describe something exceptional or of high quality, similar to the association with the coveted fish species.

Sample sentence: She was impressed by the John Dory performance of the ballet dancer.

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