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doe

[doh]

doe Definition

a female deer.

Using doe: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "doe" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.

  • Example

    The hunter spotted a large doe in the woods.

doe Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for doe

Phrases with doe

  • doe-eyed

    having large, innocent-looking eyes

    Example

    She looked up at him with doe eyes.

  • John Doe

    an anonymous or unknown male person

    Example

    The police found a John Doe lying unconscious on the street.

  • Jane Doe

    an anonymous or unknown female person

    Example

    The hospital staff was unable to identify the woman, so they referred to her as Jane Doe.

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Summary: doe in Brief

The term 'doe' [doh] refers to a female deer. It is often used in hunting contexts, as in 'The hunter spotted a large doe in the woods.' 'Doe' also appears in phrases like 'doe-eyed,' describing someone with large, innocent-looking eyes, and 'John Doe' and 'Jane Doe,' referring to anonymous or unknown male and female persons, respectively.

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