dolphin
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/ˈdɒlfɪn/
English
Definitions
noun
- A carnivorous aquatic mammal in one of several families of order Cetacea, famed for its intelligence and occasional willingness to approach humans.
- A fish, the mahi-mahi or dorado, Coryphaena hippurus, with a dorsal fin that runs the length of the body, also known for iridescent coloration.
- A depiction of a fish, with a broad indented fin, usually embowed.
- The dauphin, eldest son of the kings of France.
noun
- A man-made semi submerged maritime structure, usually installed to provide a fixed structure for temporary mooring, to prevent ships from drifting to shallow water or to serve as base for navigational aids.
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mereswinesea goosesea pigmahimahidolphinfishbottlenosetunadelphindauphinstrikerheirporpoisecetaceandelphiniddelphinustursiopsorcablackfish