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Definition of penguin - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
birdflightless seabird found primarily in the Southern Hemisphere
- The penguin waddled across the ice to reach its chick.
2.
jugglingTECH. juggling catch with palm facing legTECH.
- He mastered the penguin during his juggling routine.
3.
militaryTECH. US non-flying air force memberTECH. US
- He joked about being a penguin in the air force.
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flightless seabird found primarily in the Southern Hemisphere
Expressions with penguin
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formal black and white suit
He looked sharp in his penguin suit at the gala.
type of penguin with white stripe on its head
Gentoo penguins are known for their speed in water.
big seabird, Aptenodytes patagonicus, living on subantarctic islands near Antarctica
We saw a king penguin colony on South Georgia Island.
penguin species native to Africa's south-west coast
The African penguin is known for its braying call.
type of penguin with distinctive feather tufts
The crested penguin is easily recognized by its yellow crests.
largest penguin species native to Antarctica, reaching up to 1.3 meters tall
The emperor penguin survives the harsh Antarctic winter.
small penguin native to Australia and New Zealand with bluish feathers
A fairy penguin waddled along the beach at sunset.
small species of penguin native to Australia and New Zealand
The little penguin is known for its distinctive blue feathers.
penguin with a black band under its chin
The chinstrap penguin waddled across the icy terrain.
species of penguin native to South America
The Humboldt penguin thrives along the Pacific coast.
penguin species with yellow and black head plumes
The macaroni penguin is known for its vibrant head plumes.
small penguin from southern Africa with a donkey-like call
The jackass penguin lives along the southern African coast.
species of penguin native to South America
The Magellanic penguin is often seen along the coasts of Argentina and Chile.
penguin species in the genus Eudyptes
Rockhopper penguins are known for their distinctive hopping.
Origin of penguin
Welsh, pen (head) + gwyn (white)
Terms with penguin included in their meaning
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animals
very large Antarctic penguin with black head and yellow breast
geography
Australian island known for albatross and penguin
wildlife
penguin species native to Africa's south-west coast
bird
type of penguin with distinctive feather tufts
large antarctic bird
largest penguin species native to Antarctica, reaching up to 1.3 meters tall
bird
small penguin native to Australia and New Zealand with bluish feathers
bird
type of penguin with white stripe on its head
habitat
penguin species native to sub-Antarctic islands and the Antarctic Peninsula
animal
small species of penguin native to Australia and New Zealand
birds
penguin with a black band under its chin
animal
species of penguin native to South America
animal
penguin species with yellow and black head plumes
clothing
costume resembling a penguin
act like penguin
act in a manner similar to a penguin
bird
small penguin from southern Africa with a donkey-like call
animal
species of penguin native to South America
animal
having characteristics similar to a penguin
movement
moving in a manner similar to a penguin
wildlife
penguin species in the genus Eudyptes
Examples of penguin in a sentence
The zoo's new penguin exhibit was a hit. The penguin catch is tricky for beginners. Jugglers often include the penguin in performances. The penguin was assigned to desk duty during the mission. Despite being a penguin, he excelled in strategic planning.
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- French:manchot, figure pingouin, ...
- German:Pinguin, Pinguinwurf, ...
- Italian:pinguino, ...
- Spanish:pingüino, truco de pingüino, ...
- Portuguese:pinguim, ...
- Chinese:企鹅, 企鹅式接球, ...
- Japanese:ペンギン, ペンギンキャッチ, ...
- Arabic:بَطْرِيق, إمساك پِنغوين, ...
- Hebrew:פִּינְגּוּוִין, תְּפִיסַת פִּינְגְּוִוין, ...
- Russian:пингвин, не летающий офицер, ...
- Ukrainian:пінгвін, ловля пінгвіном, ...
- Hindi:पेंगुइन, पेंगुइन पकड़, ...
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