Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • See delphin.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective Pertaining to the dolphin, a genus of fishes.

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  • adjective Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of dolphins

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Examples

  • Rated of 5 by cseychew love, love, love erdrich. however, i felt that this, her latest novel, was somewhat lacking. delphine is a beautifully developed character, but i felt that the majority of the other characters were thin. i understand that franz was stoic and shut down, but he seemed unreal to me. erdrich generally writes beautifully and that is also the case here.

    Reader reviews of The Master Butchers Singing Club by Louise Erdrich. 2003

  • Dear delphine: Thanks for the spirited defense, and please do leave a naughty comment about YSL's awful legacy.

    Art in the Parks 3: Nan Kempner's Clothing sfmike 2007

  • The funny thing is, some of the song turns out to be some kind of delphine opera.

    Dark Mirror Diane Duane 1993

  • Hwiii laid eyes on him and “swam” over to him at speed, nudging him not too hard under one mostly bare rib, and laughing delphine laughter.

    Dark Mirror Diane Duane 1993

  • Hwiii dropped his jaw in the genuine delphine grin.

    Dark Mirror Diane Duane 1993

  • i care hehehe. so do you have a boyfriend? delphine |

    ketchup 2007

  • delphine: tart pans are a special pan that has a removable bottom. do a quick internet search and you will find a photo of one.

    Fresh Fruit and Cream Cheese Tart | Baking Bites 2007

  • Let’s see… From delphine rape to the Whore of Babylon in Lego.

    Sarracenia 2009

  • Let’s see… From delphine rape to the Whore of Babylon in Lego.

    Art, animals and wunderkammer 2009

  • Oh Fanny, I’m so glad you’re OK – look after yourself and hope you’re feeling better soon. kxx delphine said something sweet:

    foodbeam » Now, that’s bunny-luck 2007

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  • Dolphin-like.

    December 8, 2006

  • Delphine is a Francophone female given name either meaning "of Delphi" or coming from the Latin "delphinus" meaning dolphin. _Wikipedia

    July 11, 2008