dora

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Pronunciation

/ˈdoɹ.ə/

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/ˈdoɹ.ə/ · /ˈdɔː.ɹə/ · /ˈdɔːɹə/

Definition of dora

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

name

A female given name from Ancient Greek.

“"I think," said Robert, after waiting in vain for his cousin to speak, "that I shall call you Dorothy. It is a much prettier name than Dora." "No, thank you," said Dorothy, quickly; "Dora is good enough for the common purposes of life."”

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name

A female given name from Ancient Greek.

“"I think," said Robert, after waiting in vain for his cousin to speak, "that I shall call you Dorothy. It is a much prettier name than Dora." "No, thank you," said Dorothy, quickly; "Dora is good enough for the common purposes of life."”
(UK, abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, historical)Acronym of Defence of the Realm Act 1914.

noun

(Japanese)Tiles that provide bonus score multiplier points (飜 (han)) in a winning hand, indicated by one or multiple face-up tiles in the dead wall.

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A diminutive of Dorothy used since early 19th century. Sometimes also short for Theodora or Isidora.

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