noun
dolphin
DAHL-fin/ˈdɑːlfɪn/
An intelligent marine mammal with a usually beaklike snout.
The dolphin swims beneath the surface with its horizontal tail flukes visible.
Etymology
Greek delphis, “dolphin,” is related to delphys, “womb.” The connection may refer to the animal bearing live young, or to its shape.
In context
an enlarged hump on their heads helps Focus their sonar and an elongated snout enables the dolphin to extract food
More examples
- Several dolphins followed the boat.
- A dolphin surfaced to breathe.
- The guide identified a bottlenose dolphin.
Forms
dolphin · dolphins