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dolfijn.

dolphin, sea mammal of the family Delphinidae

7 characters2 syllables approx.Nederlands language

Meaning & usage

noun/dɔlˈfɛi̯n/
  1. dolphin, sea mammal of the family Delphinidae

    masculine
    Dolfijnen waren heilige dieren voor de oude Grieken, die de dolfijn associëerden met de zonnegod Apollo.
Where this word comes from

From Middle Dutch delfijn, from Latin delphīnus, from Ancient Greek δελφίς (delphís). Cognate with English dolphin.

adj/ˈdɔl.fɛi̯n/
  1. exceptionally amusing, wildly enjoyable

    uncommon
Where this word comes from

From dol (“wildly”) + fijn (“pleasant”).

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