dorian

Of or relating to the Dorians.

Homosexual, gay; preferring exclusively men as romantic or sexual partners; male counterpart of lesbian.

• while the [Dorian] love of males for males in Greece obtained moralisation, and reached the high position of a recognised social function, the [Lesbian] love of female for female remained undeveloped and unhonoured
• All the Spartan kings and generals grew up under the institution of Dorian love. Epameinondas and Alexander were notable lovers; and the names of their comrades are recorded.

Of or relating to the oceanid Doris in Greek mythology.

Of or relating to the asteroid (48) Doris.

A member of the Dorians.

A male given name from Ancient Greek, famously used by Oscar Wilde in his novel The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891).

A female given name.