Meaning & Definition of word "Doe"
Doe
/doʊ/
noun:
- 1. A female deer.
- Example: We spotted a doe grazing peacefully in the meadow.
- 2. A term used to refer to a female rabbit.
- Example: The doe looked after her young bunnies in the burrow.
- 3. In certain contexts, it can also refer to a female of various other animals, such as kangaroos or goats.
- Example: The doe kangaroo kept her joey close as they foraged.
Etymology
●From Old English 'dā,' related to Proto-Germanic '*dōwō' meaning 'female animal'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
as gentle as a doe:
very gentle and calm.
doe-eyed:
having large, innocent-looking eyes.
Related Words
buck:
A male deer, male counterpart of a doe.
fawn:
A young deer, especially a young doe.
Slang Meanings of doe
Meaning: Money.
● Example Sentence: I need to make some doe to pay my bills.
Meaning: A term for cash, often used in urban slang.
● Example Sentence: He's got a lot of doe from his new job.