1. A woman who is the wife of a dauphin (the heir to the French throne).
Usage: historical; often capitalized when referring to a specific historical figure
2. A style of cooking or preparation, typically of potatoes, sliced and fried or baked.
Usage: culinary; often used in the phrase 'à la dauphine' or 'potatoes dauphine'

Examples

• The dauphine was celebrated throughout the French court for her grace and intelligence.
• Marie-Amélie served as dauphine before becoming queen of France.
• The restaurant's signature dish featured potatoes dauphine, crispy and golden on the outside.
• Potatoes dauphine are made by mixing mashed potatoes with choux pastry and deep-frying them.
• The chef prepared a classic dauphine as a side dish for the formal dinner.