Definitions

1. noun

A female given name of Spanish origin, or a nickname for a female given name.

“Her name is Dora, and she’s been going by that ever since high school.”

2. proper noun

The title character in a popular children’s television show.

“The kids love watching Dora and her adventures on TV.”

3. noun

A type of Spanish dagger or sword.

“The museum displayed an antique dora, used by Spanish conquistadors.”