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

The study was published in the journal Oryx, carried out by the University of Exeter and Peruvian conservation organization Pro Delphinus and funded by the South American River Dolphin Initiative and WWF Peru.

From Salon

S&T has made four detailed charts that show how the asteroid will be moving south to north through the Capricornus, Aquarius, Delphinus, Vulpecula, and Cygnus constellations.

From Time

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

Focusing on the ratings of a deal called Delphinus, the unit in 2011 sent S.&P. a so-called Wells notice warning that an enforcement action was possible.

From New York Times