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(architecture) oldest and simplest of the three orders of classical Greek architecture

oldest and simplest of the three orders of classical Greek architecture

Pertaining to Doris, in ancient Greece, or to the Dorians; as, the Doric dialect.

Belonging to, or resembling, the oldest and simplest of the three orders of architecture used by the Greeks, but ranked as second of the five orders adopted by the Romans. See Abacus, Capital, Order.

Of or relating to one of the ancient Greek musical modes or keys. Its character was adapted both to religions occasions and to war.

The Doric dialect.

Belonging to, or resembling, the oldest and simplest of the three orders of architecture used by the Greeks, but ranked as second of the five orders adopted by the Romans. See Abacus, Capital, Order.

Of or relating to one of the ancient Greek musical modes or keys. Its character was adapted both to religions occasions and to war.

Pertaining to Doris, in ancient Greece, or to the Dorians; as, the dialect.

The dialect.

The Doric dialect.

Relating to or characteristic of the district of Doris, in ancient Greece. Dorian.

Of or pertaining to Doric architecture, a style marked by strength and simplicity.

Pertaining to Doris in Greece, or its dialect; denoting an order in architecture.