plural does or doe
: the adult female of various mammals (such as a deer, rabbit, or kangaroo) of which the male is called buck
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Noun
The properties sit across a cove from where Michael Jordan once tore down his own mansion (presumably to build a bigger one — as one does).
—Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer Arguably the internet’s buzziest concealer, this creamy, flexible formula glides onto skin via a fluffy doe-foot applicator.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 14 June 2026
Dark scenes also reveal that the Bravia 9 II retains richer colors and slightly more color definition in such shots than even the already impressive original Bravia 9 does.
—John Archer, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Her makeup, expertly crafted by Suzy Clarke, was pared back in comparison, comprised of doll-like blush and doe eyes.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
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“Doe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doe. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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doe
noun
plural does or doe
: the female especially of an adult mammal (as a deer, an antelope, or a rabbit) of which the male is called buck
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