delphinia

Del·phin·i·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [del-fin-ee-uh]
- /dɛlˈfɪn i ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [del-fin-ee-uh]
- /dɛlˈfɪn i ə/

Definitions of delphinia word

noun delphinia an ancient Greek festival in honor of Apollo. 1
noun delphinia Also, Delphine [del-feen] /dɛlˈfin/ (Show IPA). a female given name: from a Greek word meaning “dolphin.”. 1
noun plural delphinia any of numerous plants of the genus Delphinium, especially any of various tall, cultivated species having usually blue, pink, or white flowers. 1

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Origin of delphinia

First appearance:

before 1655

One of the 46% oldest English words

1655-65; < New Latin < Greek delphī́nion larkspur, derivative of delphī́s (stem delphīn-) dolphin; so called from the shape of the nectary

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delphinia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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