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dauphin

/ˈdɔː.fɪn/
dau · phin
Plural:dauphins
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• noun

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The title given to the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir apparent to the French throne from 1350 to 1791 and from 1824 to 1830.

Example

"The young dauphin was educated by the finest scholars at the palace of Versailles in preparation for his future reign."

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• Rhymes for dauphin

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dauntless
dauntlessly
dauntlessness
dauphin
davao
davenport
davies creek

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French dauphin (literally "dolphin"), from Latin delphinus and Ancient Greek delphis. The title originated from the coat of arms bearing three dolphins used by the feudal lords of the Dauphiné region in southeastern France before the province was ceded to the French crown in 1349.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dauphin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dauphin
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