John Dory
any fish of the family Zeidae, especially Zeus faber, of European seas, having a vertically compressed body and long spines in the dorsal fin.
Origin of John Dory
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How to use John Dory in a sentence
John Dory pulled at his cigar appreciatively, sniffed its flavour for a moment, and then leaned forward in his chair.
The Double Four | E. Phillips OppenheimHow they gobbled up the hors d'œuvres and how golden the John Dory was; the flanks of the fish shone like an old violin.
A Bed of Roses | W. L. GeorgeJohn Dory was accordingly admitted into the room which was so jealously guarded.
Peter Ruff and the Double Four | E. Phillips OppenheimDown in the street below, John Dory, who had tracked his wife to the building, was walking away with face as black as night.
Peter Ruff and the Double Four | E. Phillips OppenheimJohn Dory muttered something between his lips, and turned on his heel.
Peter Ruff and the Double Four | E. Phillips Oppenheim
British Dictionary definitions for John Dory
/ (ˈdɔːrɪ) /
a European dory (the fish), Zeus faber, having a deep compressed body, spiny dorsal fins, and massive mobile jaws
Australian a related fish, Zeus australis, which is a valued food fish of Australia
Origin of John Dory
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