Delphinus
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Delphinus
< Latin delphīnus dolphin < Greek delphī́s dolphin, stem delphīn-
Example Sentences
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The Delphinus constellation is named for a Greek legend about a musician who played their instrument to summon a dolphin that saved them from pirates.
From Salon • Aug. 23, 2024
The array was able to produce the first pictures of a nova at the early fireball stage from one that erupted in the Delphinus constellation last year, from Earth’s point of view.
From Forbes • Oct. 27, 2014
The S.E.C., which has all but closed the investigation of Delphinus, did sue the Mizuho Financial Group over its role in marketing the deal and providing S.&P. with “inaccurate and misleading information.”
From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2013
The SEC declined to comment about the status of the Delphinus investigation, or any other related investigations it may be working on.
From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2013
Delphinus, the water jar of Aquarius, and the circlet in the Western Fish, are all in the vicinity of Pegasus, and indicated in the diagram.
From A Field Book of the Stars by Olcott, William Tyler
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