Doris

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A genus of sea slugs, or a name meaning gift of the ocean.

“The brightly coloured doris nudibranch glided over the rock.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

do·ris

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Anagrams of Doris

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dorsi

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boris donis doria doric dorms dorps dorrs dorts dosis loris zoris

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dori dors dsri rids rods sori

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dories fiords radios rosied sordid

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