n. (pl. -ies) any of various marine fish having a compressed body and flat head, esp. the John Dory, used as food.
Etymology: ME f. F doreacutee fem. past part. of dorer gild (as DORADO)
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n. (pl. -ies) US a flat-bottomed fishing-boat with high sides.
Etymology: Miskito doacuteri dugout
Useful english dictionary. 2012.