dauphin

noun, dau·phin often capitalized \ˈdȯ-fən, ˈdō-; ˌdō-ˈfaⁿ\

Definition of DAUPHIN

: the eldest son of a king of France

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Middle English dolphin, from Anglo-French dolphyn, from Old French dalfin, title of lords of the Dauphiné, from Dalfin, a surname

First Known Use: 15th century

geographical name Dau·phin \ˈdȯ-fin\

island SW Alabama at entrance to Mobile Bay

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