Dō'ri-an or Dōr'ie, a.
a. [Lat. Dorius, and Doricus, from Dores, Gr. Δωριείς, the Dorians.]
- Pertaining to Doris, or the Dorian race, in ancient Greece; as, the Doric dialect.
- (Arch.) Belonging to, or resembling, the second order of columns, between the Tuscan and Ionic. The Doric order is distinguished for simplicity and strength.
- (Mus.) Of, or relating to, one of the ancient musical modes or keys. Its character was severity tempered with gravity and joy, adapted both to religious occasions and to war.
The Dorian mood Of flutes and soft recorders. Milton.