δελφίς

Ancient Greek

noun
Definitions
  • dolphin
  • (constellation) Delphinus, a constellation
  • mass of lead shaped like a dolphin, hung at the yardarm and suddenly let down on the decks of the enemy's ships
  • weight used to steady a ship under sail
  • (in the plural) stops in a machine

Etymology

Derived from Proto-Indo-European *gʷelbʰ- (womb).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*gʷelbʰ-

Gloss

womb

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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