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dor | dir |

As a noun dor

is a large European dung beetle, species: Geotrupes stercorarius, that makes a droning noise while flying.

As an abbreviation dir is

direct.

dor

English

Etymology 1

From (etyl) dorre, dore, from (etyl) .

Alternative forms

* dorr

Noun

(en noun)
  • A large European dung beetle, , that makes a droning noise while flying.
  • Any flying insect which makes a loud humming noise, such as the June bug or a bumblebee.
  • Derived terms
    * *
    See also
    * dumbledore

    Etymology 2

    Compare , and hum, humbug.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) A trick, joke, or deception.
  • (Beaumont and Fletcher)

    Anagrams

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    dir

    English

    Abbreviation

    (Abbreviation) (head)
  • direct
  • direction
  • (computing) directory
  • Anagrams

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