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Delphinus (Noun)

Meaning 1

Type genus of the Delphinidae.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • Delphinus is the type genus of the Delphinidae family, which includes several species of dolphins.
  • The Delphinus genus is a group of oceanic dolphins that are closely related to other members of the Delphinidae family.
  • Delphinus delphis, also known as the short-beaked common dolphin, is a species within the Delphinus genus.
  • Delphinus is a monotypic genus, meaning it only contains one species, although some taxonomists recognize a second species.
  • The Delphinus genus is characterized by its distinctive dorsal fin and slender body shape.

Synonyms

  • Genus Delphinus

Meaning 2

A constellation in the northern hemisphere near Pegasus and Aquila.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).

Examples

  • The Delphinus constellation can be easily identified by its distinct dolphin-shaped pattern near Pegasus and Aquila in the night sky.
  • Located near Pegasus and Aquila, the constellation Delphinus represents a dolphin leaping out of the ocean in Greek mythology.
  • The best time to view Delphinus in the northern hemisphere is during the summer and early fall months when Pegasus and Aquila are prominent.
  • The name Delphinus, a constellation near Pegasus and Aquila, comes from the Greek word for dolphin.
  • As the seasons change, the constellations Pegasus and Aquila shift position relative to Delphinus, offering stargazers new viewing opportunities.
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