Dauphin
nounmasculineliterário/dɛɫˈfĩ/low
del·fim
Definition
The title of the heir apparent to the throne of France from 1349 to 1830.
The Dauphin was often given the governance of the Dauphiné region.
Several Dauphins died before they could ascend to the throne.
Common collocations
the Dauphin of Francecrown prince
Etymology
Do grego 'delphís, delphínos' (golfinho), através do latim 'delphinus'.