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Meaning of "John Dory" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD JOHN DORY

From proper name John + dory1; on the model of Doe.
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PRONUNCIATION OF JOHN DORY

John Dory  [ˈdɔːrɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JOHN DORY

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John Dory is a noun.
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WHAT DOES JOHN DORY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

John Dory

John Dory

John Dory, also known as St Pierre or Peter's Fish, refers to fish of the genus Zeus, especially Zeus faber, of widespread distribution. It is an edible benthic coastal marine fish with a laterally compressed olive-yellow body which has a large dark spot, and long spines on the dorsal fin. The dark spot is used to flash an 'evil eye' if danger approaches. Its large eyes at the front of the head provide it with binocular vision and depth perception, which are important for predators. The John Dory’s eye spot on the side of its body also confuses prey, which are scooped up in its big mouth. In New Zealand, Māori know it as kuparu, and on the East Coast of the North Island, they gave some to Captain James Cook on his first voyage to New Zealand in 1769. Several casks of them were pickled.

Definition of John Dory in the English dictionary

The definition of John Dory in the dictionary is a European dory, Zeus faber, having a deep compressed body, spiny dorsal fins, and massive mobile jaws. Other definition of John Dory is a related fish, Zeus australis, which is a valued food fish of Australia.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH JOHN DORY


corey
ˈkɔːrɪ
Cori
ˈkɔːrɪ
cory
ˈkɔːrɪ
dory
ˈdɔːrɪ
glory
ˈɡlɔːrɪ
gory
ˈɡɔːrɪ
hunky-dory
ˌhʌŋkɪˈdɔːrɪ
lory
ˈlɔːrɪ
Maggiore
ˌmædʒɪˈɔːrɪ
Maury
ˈmɔːrɪ
Montessori
ˌmɒntɪˈsɔːrɪ
MORI
ˈmɔːrɪ
nori
ˈnɔːrɪ
pory
ˈpɔːrɪ
roary
ˈrɔːrɪ
rory
ˈrɔːrɪ
storey
ˈstɔːrɪ
story
ˈstɔːrɪ
Tory
ˈtɔːrɪ
two-storey
ˈtuːˈstɔːrɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JOHN DORY

John Barleycorn
John Birch Society
John Bull
John Bullish
John Bullishness
John Bullism
John Chrysostom
John Doe
John Hancock
John Henry
John Hop
John I
John II
John III
John IV
John Lewis list
John o´Groats
John of Austria
John of Damascus
John of Gaunt

WORDS THAT END LIKE JOHN DORY

accessory
advisory
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Federal Capital Territory
Gregory
history
introductory
inventory
ivory
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mandatory
memory
regulatory
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territory
theory
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Synonyms and antonyms of John Dory in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «John Dory» into 25 languages

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Translator English - Chinese

海鲂
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

John Dory
570 millions of speakers

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John Dory
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जॉन डोरि
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

جون دوري
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Джон Дори
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

John Dory
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জন ডেরি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

John Dory
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

John Dory
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Translator English - German

John Dory
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Translator English - Japanese

マトウダイ
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Translator English - Korean

존 도리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

John Dory
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

cá dây
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Translator English - Tamil

ஜான் டோரி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जॉन डोरि
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

John Dory
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

John Dory
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Translator English - Polish

John Dory
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Translator English - Ukrainian

Джон Дорі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

John Dory
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Translator English - Greek

John Dory
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Translator English - Afrikaans

John Dory
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Translator English - Swedish

John Dory
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

John Dory
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Trends of use of John Dory

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JOHN DORY»

The term «John Dory» is normally little used and occupies the 128.111 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «JOHN DORY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about John Dory

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JOHN DORY»

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Field Guide to Seafood: How to Identify, Select, and Prepare ...
Yield for John Dory is 25 percent. The lean flesh of oreo dory easily dries out. How to Choose: John Dory has smooth, silvery skin with a dark spot behind the pectoral fin. Black oreo dory has rough black skin; smooth oreo dory has brown skin ...
Aliza Green, 2007
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A Collection of National English Airs: Music
JOHN DORY.—THE nocua's MARCH. 47 No. XXVII. This Air, for which no authentic old name has been found, but which for distinction's sake is here called Somersetshire Tune, bears a strong resemblance in parts to N 0. 9, but its general ...
William Chappell, 1840
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Australian Fish Guide
The John dory has a distinctive, prominent mark on each side, said to be made by the fingers of St Peter when he picked up this fish. The John dory has very fine scales compared with the mirror dory which has no scales. The elongated dorsal  ...
Francis Bernard Prokop, Trevor Hawkins, Geoff Wilson, 2006
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A Collection of National English Airs, Consisting of Ancient ...
JOHN DORY.—THE RooUE's MARCH. 47 No. XXVII. This Air, for which no authentic old name has been found, but which for distinctions sake is here called Somersetshire Tune, bears a strong resemblance in parts to No. 9, but its general  ...
‎1838
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The Works of Beaumont and Fletcher: The Text Formed from a ...
\Vill these things please you 9 Ant. Yes; and let 'cm sing John Dory. Sec. Gent. ' Tis too long. Ant. I'll have John Dory,I-'or to that warlike tune I will be opon'd. -— well, surgeon ? All will run out else. Sur. Fear not. Ant. Sit down, gentlemen.
Francis Beaumont, John Fletcher, Alexander Dyce, 1879
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Collection of National English Airs,: Consisting of Ancient ...
JOHN DORY.—THE ROGUE'S MARCH. 47 No. XXVII. This Air, for which no authentic oldname has been found, but which for distinction's sake is here called Somersetshire Tune, bears a strong resemblance in parts tq No. 9, but its general  ...
William Chappell, 1840
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Kitchen Pro Series: Guide to Fish and Seafood ...
6 5 JOHN DORY (ZENOPSIS OCELLATA) (ZEUS FABER) Species of John Dory are found along the East Coast from Nova Scotia to the Caro- linas, throughout Europe and the Mediterranean, and in the Southern Hemisphere. They have a ...
Culinary Institute of America, Mark Ainsworth, 2009
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The River Cottage Fish Book
Although it's important not to get cavalier about eating John Dory, it does do quite well in the sustainability stakes. It grows fast and matures fairly young, which means its stocks can withstand a reasonable amount of fishing. Add to this the fact ...
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Nick Fisher, 2007
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The English and Scottish Popular Ballads
2 And when John Dory to Paris was come, A little before the gate-a, John Dory was fitted, the porter was witted To let him in thereat-a. 3 The first man that John Dory did meet Was good king John of France-a ; John Dory could well of his ...
Francis James Child, 2013
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Pearson's Magazine
"Quite so," Peter murmured. "How diplomatic you have become, my dear friend!" John Dory smiled. "Perhaps I am fencing about too much," he said. "I know, of course, that you are a member of a very powerful and wealthy French Society, ...
‎1911

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JOHN DORY»

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A Tart Tale From the Bridge of the Breasts | L'Italo-Americano …
It was determined after consultations with the waiter that it would be a shame not to order the San Pietro, St. Peter's Fish (John Dory in English). «L'Italo Americano, Jul 15»
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MICHELLE MEREDITH: Unexpected treat
The husband won the ordering game though with his incredible crab tian with a crab samosa and apple salsa to start, followed by John Dory ... «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»
3
Cheers Heston, who's for Vegemite ice cream?
Its menus showcase Victoria's prized ingredients, such as Rusty Wire oysters, beets, seaweed and John Dory. Relaxed charm and local ... «The Times, Jul 15»
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Culinaria: the architecture of dill
Consider the sweet, delicate flesh of a turbot or a John Dory: dill, with its aromas of aniseed and lemon, lifts it to another realm. In terms of ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
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Restaurant review: Love at first bite in Mews, Baltimore
First up is brown bread warm from the oven and smoked John Dory roe taramasalata that couldn't be more brackishly satisfying if they'd ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
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Bankers Express offers gluten-free goodies
As well as a range of fish, including seasonal favourites such as John Dory, the Bankers Express menu includes spit-roasted and southern fried ... «The Argus, Jul 15»
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What Cocktails Pair Best With New York's Top Fish Dishes?
The cocktail: John Dory Oyster Bar Fruit Cup No. 2, with Cocchi Americano, gin, and ginger syrup. Why it works: “Crudo goes well with drinks on ... «Gotham Magazine, Jul 15»
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A world tour of the best Michelin stars can offer
... best season products and à la carte choices like seared John Dory, Champagne sabayon and baby artichokes with the Tonbach Black Forest ... «Times of Malta, Jul 15»
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MASTERCHEF DRAMA: Amy Grabs Her Tentacles & Georgia's …
Matthew pulls out John Dory and Indian, Jessie cops Murray Cod and English, Georgia scores herself Snow Crab and French, Billie gets Red ... «Pedestrian TV, Jul 15»
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Cutler & Co, Melbourne: restaurant review
You could moan with ecstasy about the way a pan-roasted John Dory fillet takes on Japanese accents with a gelatinous seaweed “butter”, ... «The Australian, Jul 15»

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