n.
One of a Hellenic people that invaded Greece around 1100 B.C. and remained culturally and linguistically distinct within the Greek world.
[Latin Dōriānus, from Dōrius, from Greek Dōrios, from Dōris, Doris.]
Dorian Do'ri·an adj.
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