doe
gb/dˈoʊ/ us/dˈoʊ/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 7400
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
B2
entity
1
adult female deer
An adult female deer.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a doe [grazes/runs/stands]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse the spelling and pronunciation of "doe" /dəʊ/ with "dough" (uncooked bread). Another common confusion is between the plural noun "does" (more than one doe) and the verb form "does" (from "do"); context and pronunciation are different, but the spelling is the same.
Visawe
female deer (More explicit and learner-friendly; describes sex directly rather than using the specific zoological term.)
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hind (Mainly British English and especially for a female red deer; less general than 'doe'.)
Vinyume
buck (Refers to a male deer, often the direct counterpart to a doe.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
female deer
|a doe and her fawn
|herd of does
|graceful doe
|hunt a doe
Mada
animals
|nature
Mifano
- A doe and her fawn stepped carefully out of the forest.
- We watched a doe drink quietly from the river at sunset.
- The hunter spotted a young doe grazing near the edge of the field.
- The photograph shows a doe looking up, ears pointed toward the camera.
- At the wildlife park, a tame doe came close to the fence to be fed.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The doe eats grass in the field.
- We saw a doe and a baby deer in the forest.
- A doe runs away when it is afraid.
- The doe stands near the river and drinks.
- They took a picture of the doe.
Nomino
technical
C1
entity
2
female of certain mammals
An adult female rabbit, hare, antelope, or some other animals, when people use this special word in science or breeding.
Muundo wa matumizi:
a [rabbit/hare] doe [is kept/bred]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners often think "doe" only means a female deer. In animal science and farming, "doe" is also used for other animals like rabbits and hares, usually paired with "buck" for the male. Outside those contexts, it may sound too technical or unusual.
Visawe
female (A very general term for the sex; not limited to the specific species for which 'doe' is standard.)
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female rabbit (Applies only to rabbits but is clearer for learners than the technical term 'doe'.)
Vinyume
buck (The standard term for an adult male in many of the same species where the female is called a 'doe'.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
rabbit doe
|hare doe
|breeding doe
|pregnant doe
|doe and buck
Mada
animals
|science
Mifano
- The breeder kept each rabbit doe in a separate cage from the bucks.
- A healthy doe can produce several litters of rabbits each year.
- Researchers observed how the doe protected her young in the kangaroo enclosure.
- The farmer selected the strongest does for the new breeding program.
- Each doe was weighed and checked by the veterinarian before the study began.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The rabbit doe lives in this cage.
- This doe is the mother of many baby rabbits.
- The farmer keeps the does away from the male rabbits.
- The vet checks each doe before breeding.
- A strong doe can have many babies.
Nomino
technical
C2
entity
3
placeholder surname for unknown person
A family name used in law and official papers for a person when their real name is not known or is secret, usually as part of the name "John Doe" or "Jane Doe".
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may think "Doe" here is a normal family name, but in legal and official contexts it is often a placeholder, especially in "John Doe" and "Jane Doe". It is also easy to confuse the animal word "doe" with the surname "Doe"; the latter is capitalized and used like a name.
Visawe
placeholder name (A broader term for any made-up name used temporarily when the real name is not known; not limited to legal surnames like 'Doe'.)
Vinyume
identified person (A person whose real name and identity are known and recorded, which contrasts with the anonymous "Doe" person.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
John Doe
|Jane Doe
|Doe defendant
|Doe complaint
Mada
law
|society
|communication
Mifano
- The lawsuit was initially filed against John Doe because the suspect's identity was still unknown.
- In the hospital records, the unconscious patient was listed as Jane Doe.
- The judge allowed the plaintiff to remain a Doe in order to protect her privacy.
- Several Doe defendants were named in the complaint until their real names could be learned.
- The police report referred to the victim only as John Doe pending notification of his family.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The police report says the man is "John Doe" because they do not know his name.
- In the record, the woman is called "Jane Doe" to keep her real name private.
- The court uses the surname "Doe" when a person is not identified.
- The lawyer writes "John Doe" on the form for the unknown person.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
doe
IPA
GB/dˈoʊ/
US/dˈoʊ/
Silabi na mkazo
doe (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (doe)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: doe
- Plural: does
Familia ya neno
Semi
doe eyes
1/dˈoʊ ˈaɪz/
fixed phrase
large soft innocent-looking eyes
Big, soft eyes that make someone look very gentle or innocent, like the eyes of a female deer.
Mifano
- Her wide doe eyes made her look younger than she really was.
- He couldn’t say no to those doe eyes.
- The model’s doe eyes are a key part of her look.
doe-eyed
1/dˈoʊ ˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
having large innocent-looking eyes
Having big, soft eyes that make a person look very gentle or innocent.
Mifano
- The actor is known for his shy, doe-eyed expression.
- She gave him a doe-eyed look and asked for help.
- In the photo, the child stares at the camera with a doe-eyed innocence.
Jane Doe
1/d͡ʒˈeɪn dˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
placeholder name for unknown woman
A common fake name for a woman when her real name is not known or is kept secret, especially in law, hospitals, or news.
Mifano
- The court allowed the victim to appear in the case as Jane Doe to protect her identity.
- Doctors listed the unconscious patient as Jane Doe until her family could be contacted.
- Police released a sketch of a Jane Doe found near the highway.
John Doe
1/d͡ʒˈɑn dˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
placeholder name for unknown man
A common fake name for a man when his real name is not known or is kept secret, especially in law, hospitals, or news.
Mifano
- The news report referred to the unidentified body as that of a John Doe.
- The hospital admitted a John Doe after the accident, since he had no identification.
- Police are asking for help to identify a John Doe found in the river.