Delphinidae

plural noun

Del·​phin·​i·​dae
delˈfinəˌdē
: a family of moderate to small-sized toothed whales including the dolphins, pilot whales, and killer whale
delphinoid
ˈ⸗fə̇ˌnȯid
noun
plural delphinoids
delphinoid adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Delphinus, type genus + -idae

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“Delphinidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Delphinidae. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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