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Delphinus

Delphinus Meaning & Definition
Delphinus Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Delphinus?

[n] type genus of the Delphinidae
[n] a constellation in the northern hemisphere near Pegasus and Aquila

Synonyms | Synonyms for Delphinus: genus Delphinus

Related Terms | Find terms related to Delphinus:

See Also | common dolphin | constellation | Delphinidae | Delphinus delphis | family Delphinidae | mammal genus

Delphinus In Webster's Dictionary

\Del*phi"nus\, n. [L., a dolphin, fr. Gr. delfi`s, delfi`n.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of Cetacea, including the dolphin. See {Dolphin}, 1. 2. (Astron.) The Dolphin, a constellation near the equator and east of Aquila.

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