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- δ207ΔελφίςdolphinAn engine of war [sc. intended] for a sea-battle. Whence also 'a dolphin-bearing ship'. Thucydides [book] 7 says : "at that point the dolphin-bearing spars suspended from the merchantmen over the entry channels hindered …
- δ208ΔελφίςdolphinThe fish [of that name]. Also a naval engine of war [made from] iron, or lead. Aristophanes [writes]: "before he comes upon you, hoist up your dolphins in readiness and bring your boat alongside". …
- δ1129Δινεύοντεςwhirling around[Meaning they] turning around.
- δ1132Δῖνοςrotation[Meaning] the whirling around of the air, the swirling. Aristophanes in Clouds [writes]: "but ethereal rotation". Others [maintain] that it is an earthenware vessel; that is, a deep drinking-cup, called a dinos. Aristophanes says …