Doric

Example Sentences

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A portico with muscular Doric columns doubles as a terrace, as if Von Stuck had built himself a temple rather than a mere home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

The models weaved their way through the 86 Doric columns that hold up a vaulted square in the center of the park that overlooks Barcelona and the Mediterranean Sea in the distance.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

He wrote books on Scottish dance music and Scottish country dancing, and a newspaper column in Doric.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2023

It’s a big owl-bear hybrid that the druid, Doric, transforms into a couple of times in the film.

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2023

Maddie, not being fluent in the Doric herself, wasn’t sure she’d heard correctly.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein