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 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

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

Vulpecula, the Fox.—This modern constellation lies south of Cygnus, north of Sagitta and Delphinus, east of Hercules, and west of Pegasus.

From Astronomical Curiosities Facts and Fallacies by Gore, J. Ellard