Definition of Delphinus

1. Noun. A constellation in the northern hemisphere near Pegasus and Aquila.

Generic synonyms: Constellation

2. Noun. Type genus of the Delphinidae.
Exact synonyms: Genus Delphinus
Generic synonyms: Mammal Genus
Group relationships: Delphinidae, Family Delphinidae
Member holonyms: Common Dolphin, Delphinus Delphis

Definition of Delphinus

1. n. A genus of Cetacea, including the dolphin. See Dolphin, 1.

Medical Definition of Delphinus

1. 1. A genus of Cetacea, including the dolphin. See Dolphin. 1. 2. The Dolphin, a constellation near the equator and east of Aquila. Origin: L, a dolphin, fr. Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Delphinus

delphin
Delphinapterus
Delphinapterus leucas
delphine
delphinia
delphinic
Delphinidae
delphinine
delphinium
delphiniums
Delphinium ajacis
Delphinium ajacis
delphinoid
delphinoidea
delphinus (current term)
Delphinus
Delphinus delphis
delphi technique
delphs
dels
delt
Delta
delta
delta(1)-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid synthase
delta(5)-3 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
delta(8)-delta(7)-sterol isomerase
delta-(alpha-aminoadipyl)cysteinylvalinedisulfide reductase
delta-1-piperideine-6-carboxylate dehydrogenase
delta-13 fatty acid desaturase
delta-15 desaturase

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