dauphin

English

/ˈdəʊ.fæ̃/, /doʊˈfæ̃/

noun
Definitions
  • The eldest son of the king of France. Under the and dynasties, the Dauphin of France, generally shortened to Dauphin, was heir apparent to the throne of France. The title derived from the main title of the Dauphin, Dauphin of Viennois.
  • An eldest son.

Etymology

Borrowed from French dauphin (dolphin) derived from Old French dalphin derived from Latin delphinus.

Origin

Latin

delphinus

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