dauphin
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Noun — Historically, the title given to the eldest son and heir of the King of France.
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Etymology
From French dauphin, literally "dolphin" — the title came from the coat of arms of the Dauphiné region, which featured a dolphin. It's actually a doublet of the English word "dolphin."
Full origin of dauphin →Frequently asked questions
What does “dauphin” mean?
The word “dauphin” means historically, the title given to the eldest son and heir of the King of France. In plain terms, the historical French title for the crown prince — the king's eldest son and next in line.
How do you pronounce “dauphin”?
“Dauphin” is pronounced DOH-fa (/doʊˈfæ̃/ in IPA).
How do you use “dauphin” in a sentence?
Here is “dauphin” used in a sentence: “The young dauphin would one day inherit the throne of France.”
What part of speech is “dauphin”?
“Dauphin” is a noun.
Where does the word “dauphin” come from?
The word “dauphin” comes from French. From French dauphin, literally "dolphin" — the title came from the coat of arms of the Dauphiné region, which featured a dolphin. It's actually a doublet of the English word "dolphin.".
