Word: dauphin
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dau
phin
Definition: The eldest son of the king of France. Under the and dynasties, the Dauphin of France, generally shortened to Dauphin, was heir apparent to the throne of France. The title derived from the main title of the Dauphin, Dauphin of Viennois.
Morphemes:
Affix: dauphin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The eldest son of the king of France. Under the and dynasties, the Dauphin of France, generally shortened to Dauphin, was heir apparent to the throne of France. The title derived from the main title of the Dauphin, Dauphin of Viennois.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: delphinus
Language: la
Decoded: delphinus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: dauphin (eldest son)