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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of delphin. alt-of, alternative, uncountable

Adjective

1. 1
   Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of dolphins.

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A female given name from French, Latin, or Ancient Greek.

Synonyms

All synonyms

dolphinlikedolphinlike

Etymology

French form of Latin Delphina, meaning woman from Delphi; Bl. Delphine of Glandèves was a 14th century nun from Provence.

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