doe

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noun

plural does or doe
: the adult female of various mammals (such as a deer, rabbit, or kangaroo) of which the male is called buck

DOE

2 of 2

abbreviation

1
Department of Energy
2
depends on experience

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Noun
Generally, the parade of deer consists of does and fawns, younger bucks, and then older bucks (in that order). Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 5 Sep. 2024 How to avoid tragedy According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Association, a child's body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult's does, which is why leaving them in hot cars can quickly become lethal. Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 14 Aug. 2024 The doe foot applicator is just the right size to spot conceal zits, dark spots, or swipe along the under-eye. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024 The lab did not specify whether the sick deer was a doe or a buck. Plague, also known as black plague, is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which occurs naturally in the western U.S. and passes through the food chain in various vector species like rodents and fleas. Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for doe 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English do, from Old English ; akin to German dialect doe

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of doe was before the 12th century

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“Doe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doe. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

doe

noun
plural does or doe
: the female especially of an adult mammal (as a deer, an antelope, or a rabbit) of which the male is called buck

Medical Definition

DOE

abbreviation
dyspnea on exertion

Legal Definition

DOE

abbreviation

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