Delphinus

American  

[del-fahy-nuhs] / dɛlˈfaɪ nəs /

noun

Astronomy.

genitive

Delphini

1. the Dolphin, a northern constellation between Aquila and Pegasus.

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Delphinus British  

/ dɛlˈfaɪnəs /

noun

1. a small constellation in the N hemisphere, between Pegasus and Sagitta

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Etymology

Origin of Delphinus

< Latin delphīnus dolphin < Greek delphī́s dolphin, stem delphīn-

Example Sentences

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

And Mr. Canellos raised his own concerns, officials say, arguing that a narrow case on Delphinus would elicit only token fines for a company the size of S.&P., disappointing some investigators on the case.

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