noun
dauphin
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noun
1
Historically, the title given to the eldest son and heir of the King of France.
"The young dauphin would one day inherit the throne of France."
How to Use Dauphin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe historical French title for the crown prince — the king's eldest son and next in line.
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Word Forms
dauphins plural, Dauphins plural
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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."