dolphin
Translation
dolphin
Examples
We saw a dolphin jump out of the water.
We saw a dolphin jump out of the water.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) dolphin a marine mammal We saw a dolphin in the ocean.
Similar Words
Synonyms: porpoise (often confused, but a different species)
Etymology
From Greek 'delphis', possibly referring to its shape resembling a womb.
Memory Tips
Imagine a friendly 'doll' that can 'fin' through the water. A dol-phin.