noun Download 🔗Share The eldest son of the king of France. Under the Valois and Bourbon 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. Examples : "As the king aged, all eyes turned to the dauphin, eager to see how he would rule France when he ascended the throne. " royal family history government title politics nation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Allegorical An eldest son. Examples : "Even though he had two daughters, Mr. Thompson referred to his dog, Buster, as his "dauphin" because Buster was his oldest male companion. " royal family history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading