"Delphinus" is a word in ENGLISH
A genus of Cetacea, including the dolphin. See Dolphin,
1.
The Dolphin, a constellation near the equator and east
of Aquila.
The darkest clouds precipitate the most rain.
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Read the complete definitionA northern constellation southerly from Lyra and Cygnus and preceding the Dolphin; the Eagle.
Read the complete definitionA cetacean allied to the dolphins.
Read the complete definitionA cetacean of the Dolphin family, of several species, as Delphinus Tursio and Lagenorhyncus leucopleurus, of Europe.
Read the complete definitionBelonging to, or like, the genus Coryphaena. See Dolphin.
Read the complete definitionA fish of the genus Coryphaena. See Dolphin. (2)
Read the complete definitionA California dolphin (Tursiops Gillii).
Read the complete definitionA fatty substance contained in the oil of the dolphin and the porpoise; -- called also phocenin.
Read the complete definitionPertaining to the dolphin, a genus of fishes.
Read the complete definitionPertaining to, or derived from, the dolphin; phocenic.
Read the complete definitionPertaining to, or resembling, the dolphin.
Read the complete definitionThe division of Cetacea which comprises the dolphins, porpoises, and related forms.
Read the complete definitionThe division of Cetacea in which the teeth are developed, including the sperm whale, dolphins, etc.
Read the complete definitionThe Coryphaena hippuris, a fish of about five feet in length, celebrated for its surprising changes of color when dying. …
Read the complete definitionIn old ordnance, one of the handles above the trunnions by which the gun was lifted.
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Read the complete definitionA cetacean of the genus Delphinus and allied genera (esp. D. delphis); the true dolphin.
Read the complete definitionA kind of wreath or strap of plaited cordage.
Read the complete definitionA small constellation between Aquila and Pegasus. See Delphinus, n., 2.
Read the complete definitionA spar or buoy held by an anchor and furnished with a ring to which ships may fasten their cables.
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