/doʊˈfɑːn/DOH-fahn

Definitions

1. noun

a male member of a royal family, especially a son of a king

“The dauphin would often accompany the king to official events.”

2. noun

the heir apparent to a throne, especially in France

“The dauphin was next in line to the French throne after his father’s abdication.”

3. proper noun

the title given to the heir apparent to the French throne before the French Revolution

“Napoleon’s son was given the title of dauphin by the French government.”

4. noun

a small fin-footed carnivorous mammal (Phococyon spp.)

“The dauphin’s distinctive calls could be heard throughout the forest.”