dolphin

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Translations 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.4 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From French daulphin, dalphin, daufin < Latin delphīnus < Ancient Greek δελφίς (delphis) < δελφύς (delphυs) "womb".

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈdɒlfɪn/, SAMPA: /"dQlfIn/
• (GenAm) IPA: /ˈdɑːlfɪn/, SAMPA: /"dA:lfIn/
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[edit] Noun

dolphin (plural dolphins)

1. A carnivorous aquatic mammal inhabiting mostly in the shallower seas of the continental shelves, famed for its intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans.
2. A fish, the mahi-mahi or dorado, scientific name Coryphaena hippurus, with a dorsal fin that runs the length of the body, also known for iridescent coloration.
3. The dauphin, eldest son of the kings of France.
4. A maritime semi submerged man-made structure usually close to shore.

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[edit] See also

• killer whale
• pod
• porpoise
• sea lion
• seal
• whale