delphinic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Del*phin"ic adjective

Etymology

See Delphin, n.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, the dolphin; phocenic.

Del*phin"ic adjective

Etymology

From NL. Delphinium, the name of the genus.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, the larkspur; specifically, relating to the stavesacre (Delphinium staphisagria).