Doris.
The daughter of Oceanus, who married Nereus and bore fifty sea-nymphs or nereids.
Meaning & usage
The daughter of Oceanus, who married Nereus and bore fifty sea-nymphs or nereids.
An ancient region of Asia Minor, modern Turkey, inhabited by the ancient Dorians.
An ancient mountainous region of Greece, the traditional homeland of the Dorians.
48 Doris, a main belt asteroid.
A female given name from Ancient Greek, taken to regular use at the end of the 19th century.
A surname.
Nickname for Boris Johnson (born 1964), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2019 to 2022.
Where this word comes from
From Ancient Greek Δωρίς (Dōrís). Etymology 1 sense 7 is owing to similarity to Boris.
One's girlfriend, wife or significant other.
A woman, especially when older or unattractive.
Where this word comes from
From Ancient Greek Δωρίς (Dōrís). Etymology 1 sense 7 is owing to similarity to Boris.
A surname.
Where this word comes from
* Shortened Anglicized form of Irish Ó Dubhruis, from earlier Ó Dubhrosa, from Ó (“descendant”) + Dubhros, a name from dubh (“black”) + ros (“wood”). * A habitational French surname from d' (“of”) + Oris-en-Rattier (“a commune in Isère, France”).
gay
Where this word comes from
From the name of famous film star Doris Day.
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