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[ˈdɒlfɪn], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a small gregarious toothed whale that typically has a beaklike snout and a curved fin on the back. Dolphins have become well known for their sociable nature and high intelligence
- a bollard, pile, or buoy for mooring boats
- a structure for protecting the pier of a bridge
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Origin
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late Middle English: from Old French dauphin, from Provençal dalfin, from Latin delphinus, from Greek delphin
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