deoch-an-doruis

/ (ˈdjɒxənˈdɒrɪs, dɒx-) /

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noun

Scot a parting drink or stirrup cupAlso called: doch-an-doris

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Word Origin for deoch-an-doruis

Scottish Gaelic: drink at the door

Words nearby deoch-an-doruis

denunciatory, Denver, Denver boot, deny, Denys, deoch-an-doruis, deodand, deodar, deodorant, deodorize, deodorizer

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