Delphinus
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Delphinus
< Latin delphīnus dolphin < Greek delphī́s dolphin, stem delphīn-
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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 ● Jul. 4, 2023
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
“And that told you where the Delphinus was?”
From Missing Link by Herbert, Frank Patrick
Delphini Diggory—there isn’t a hole she couldn’t dig herself into.
From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling
The variable star known as the V Delphini was found to be invisible in the great 40-inch telescope of the Yerkes Observatory on July 20, 1900.
From Astronomical Curiosities Facts and Fallacies by Gore, J. Ellard
The Prince of Hanover, the Margraves of Baireuth and of Baden, the brave commander-in-chief of the republican armies, Morosini, and Admirals Molino and Delphini, are all to be there.
From Prince Eugene and His Times by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)
Your course, Ad usum, sir, Delphini, sir, Is finished, sir!
From L'Aiglon by Rostand, Edmond
And now, last but not least, pray send me a transliteration table, in usum Delphini.
From Chips From A German Workshop. Vol. III. Essays on Literature, Biography, and Antiquities by Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max)
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