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单词 doryphore
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Definition of doryphore in English:

doryphore

noun ˈdɒrɪfɔːˈdôrəˌfôr
rare
  • A pedantic and annoyingly persistent critic.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Have I, the dreaded doryphore, hit on a typo?

Origin

1950s (introduced by Sir Harold Nicolson): from French, literally 'Colorado beetle', from Greek doruphoros 'spear carrier'.

 
 

Definition of doryphore in US English:

doryphore

nounˈdôrəˌfôr
rare
  • A pedantic and annoyingly persistent critic.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Have I, the dreaded doryphore, hit on a typo?

Origin

1950s (introduced by Sir Harold Nicolson): from French, literally ‘Colorado beetle’, from Greek doruphoros ‘spear carrier’.

 
 
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