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Word: Dolphin
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English: from Old French dauphin, from Provençal dalfin, from Latin delphinus, from Greek delphin
ˈdɒlfɪn
a small gregarious toothed whale that typically has a beaklike snout and a curved fin on the back. Dolphins have become well known for their sociable nature and high intelligence.
Short Definition:small toothed whale
dorado (fish)
a bollard, pile, or buoy for mooring boats.
Short Definition:bollard etc. for mooring boats
a structure for protecting the pier of a bridge.
Short Definition:structure for protecting pier of bridge
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