dɛlˈfaɪn

Definitions

1. noun

A female given name, derived from the French surname Delphine, or a small dolphin.

“The movie ‘Delphine’ tells the story of a young woman who works with dolphins.”

2. noun

A type of dolphin, specifically Delphinus delphis.

“The researchers studied the behavior of a group of delphines in their natural habitat.”

3. noun

A type of flowering plant, specifically Delphinium.

“The beautiful delphine added a pop of color to the garden with its vibrant flowers.”