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Delphinus

[ del-fahy-nuhs ]

noun

, Astronomy.
, genitive Del·phi·ni [del-, fahy, -nahy].
  1. the Dolphin, a northern constellation between Aquila and Pegasus.


Delphinus

/ dɛlˈfaɪnəs /

noun

  1. a small constellation in the N hemisphere, between Pegasus and Sagitta


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Delphinus1

< Latin delphīnus dolphin < Greek delphī́s dolphin, stem delphīn-

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Delphinus1

C17: from Latin: dolphin

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Example Sentences

Fraser's dolphin is intermediate in form between Lagenorhynchus and Delphinus delphis (thus the composite name Lagenodelphis).

I hear that Delphinus, the famous crystal gazer, has arrived in Orel.

No other character of importance appears to separate it from Delphinus.

Uncle Henry put in the arrows pointing from the pole star, and the skeletons of Delphinus and the swan.

This is one of the old constellations, situated near Delphinus in the northern hemisphere.

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