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. (Zool.) A European fish. See {Doree}, and {John Doree}. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zool.) The American wall-eyed perch; -- called also {dor['e]}. See {Pike perch}. [1913 Webster]