golfinno

Old Portuguese

Etymology

From Latin delphīnus, from Ancient Greek δελφίν (delphín).

Noun

golfinno m

1. dolphin (carnivorous aquatic mammal)
2. marauder (one who moves about in roving fashion looking for plunder)

Descendants

• Galician: golfiño
• Portuguese: golfinho

References

Dicionario de dicionarios do galego medieval: golfinno