delphinus

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • A dolphin; an aquatic mammal of the family Delphinidae or Platanistidae
  • The constellation Delphinus
  • A kind of decorative furniture, possibly decorated with dolphins
  • (Medieval Latin) dauphin (eldest son)

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek δελφίν.

Origin

Ancient Greek

δελφίν

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