Dory \Do"ry\, n.; pl. {Dories}. [Named from 1st color, fr. F. dor['e]e gilded, fr. dorer to gild, L. deaurare. See {Deaurate}, and cf. {Aureole}.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A European fish. See {Doree}, and {John Doree}. 2. (Zo["o]l.) The American wall-eyed perch; -- called also {dor['e]}. See {Pike perch}. Dory \Do"ry\, n.; pl. {Dories}. A small, strong, flat-bottomed rowboat, with sharp prow and flaring sides.