·noun A large, oceanic fish of the genus Coryphaena.
II. Dorado ·noun A southern constellation, within which is the south pole of the ecliptic;
— called also sometimes Xiphias, or the Swordfish.
The Coryphæna hippuris, an oceanic fish; often called "dolphin." ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
·- Any region of fabulous wealth; exceeding richness. II. El Dorado ·- A name given by the Spaniard...
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