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  • proper noun A diminutive of the female given name Dorothy, and later also of Dolores.
  • proper noun poker Dolly Parton

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Examples

  • Listing the many other common names for the species that have appeared in popular and scientific literature would only be confusing, for those names—as well as the name Dolly Varden itself—reflect the considerable historical complexity of the search for the true identities of the three distinct species we now call Dolly Varden, bull trout, and Arctic char.

    Trout and Salmon of North America Robert J. Behnke 2002

  • Listing the many other common names for the species that have appeared in popular and scientific literature would only be confusing, for those names—as well as the name Dolly Varden itself—reflect the considerable historical complexity of the search for the true identities of the three distinct species we now call Dolly Varden, bull trout, and Arctic char.

    Trout and Salmon of North America Robert J. Behnke 2002

  • Listing the many other common names for the species that have appeared in popular and scientific literature would only be confusing, for those names—as well as the name Dolly Varden itself—reflect the considerable historical complexity of the search for the true identities of the three distinct species we now call Dolly Varden, bull trout, and Arctic char.

    Trout and Salmon of North America Robert J. Behnke 2002

  • Consider This: Most people like Dolly Parton, so most people like the name Dolly.

    5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008

  • In 1872, Livingston Stone mentioned that anglers from Soda Springs Lodge came to the McCloud River in California to catch large “salmon-trout,” which they called Dolly Varden.

    Trout and Salmon of North America Robert J. Behnke 2002

  • In 1872, Livingston Stone mentioned that anglers from Soda Springs Lodge came to the McCloud River in California to catch large “salmon-trout,” which they called Dolly Varden.

    Trout and Salmon of North America Robert J. Behnke 2002

  • In 1872, Livingston Stone mentioned that anglers from Soda Springs Lodge came to the McCloud River in California to catch large “salmon-trout,” which they called Dolly Varden.

    Trout and Salmon of North America Robert J. Behnke 2002

  • In 1872, Livingston Stone mentioned that anglers from Soda Springs Lodge came to the McCloud River in California to catch large “salmon-trout,” which they called Dolly Varden.

    Trout and Salmon of North America Robert J. Behnke 2002

  • 'Hell, he was as scrappy as they come,' said Joey D'Orazio -- two years younger than Frank -- who once lived in what he called Dolly's neighbourhood.

    Sinatra The Man Behind the Myth Taraborrelli, J. R. 1997

  • Dolly is a friendly rag doll and the perfect gift for every child.

    Meet the New Toy Story 3 Characters: Dolly and Mr. Pricklepants | /Film 2010

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