delfin

Moldavian

noun

Definitions

dolphin
The Delphinus constellation
(swimming) butterfly

Etymology

Derived from Italian delfino derived from Latin delphinus derived from Greek (modern) δελφίνι.

Origin

Greek (Cypriot)

δελφίνι

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

delphinus Latin
Delphin German
delfinista Italian
delfino Italian
δελφίν Ancient Greek
δελφίς Ancient Greek
*dьlpinъ Proto-Slavic
dalphin Old French
δελφίνι Greek (modern)