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Dory Definition & Meaning

dory
noun
  1. a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
  2. pike-like freshwater perches
  3. marine fishes widely distributed in mid-waters and deep slope waters

"Dory" in song lyrics

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  • "The whole story is getting money, and livin' honkey dory"
    Cru — Bubblin'
  • "After me or before me, everything's honky dory"
    Emanon — The Waiting Room
  • "john dory"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does dory mean?
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled pike-like freshwater perches marine fishes widely distributed in mid-waters and deep slope waters
What part of speech is dory?
Dory is a noun.
How many definitions does dory have?
Dory has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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