Definitions
any of various small toothed whales with a beaklike snout; larger than porpoises
Word origin
From Middle English delphyn, from Latin delphīnus, from Ancient Greek δελφίς (delphís), from δελφύς (delphús, “womb”); the modern form in -ol- is probably influenced by the pronunciation of Middle French dauphin. Compare Swedish delfin. Doublet of dauphin. Displaced native Old English mereswīn (literally “sea pig”), whence English mereswine.
Used in a sentence
“For a dolphin or buoy to be placed on the south point of Goat Island, in the harbor of Newport, one hundred and fifty dollars.”
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Used as a crossword answer3 curated clues
01“Playful sea mammal”7 letters
02“Smart ocean mammal”7 letters
03“Smart sea mammal”7 letters
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