Dorical

/ˈdɔrɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Variant or alternative form of Doric; relating to ancient Dorian culture or the Doric architectural style.

Etymology

From Doric with the adjective suffix '-al'; an archaic or variant form of the more common 'Doric' appearing in older texts.

Kelly Says

Dorical is essentially a ghost word—it appears in some historical texts but was superseded by the simpler 'Doric,' showing how language naturally selects shorter forms.

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