Definition of penguin
: any of various erect short-legged flightless aquatic birds (family Spheniscidae) of the southern hemisphere
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There was a tie for third place between Neema Maria, who drew a unicorn, and Liam Nocon, who drew a penguin.
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More than 30 different species of birds live on the island, including penguins and albatross.
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The team was also accompanied by three dogs specially trained to sniff out rodents (and ignore the smell of the thousands of seals and penguins present on the island).
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About 50 penguins live in Penguin Palooza, including king penguins and macaroni, southern rockhopper, gentoo and chinstrap penguins.
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Shedd Aquarium trainers take us behind the scenes to see what penguins and belugas eat for lunch.
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Merely pulls them up and waddles off like a pasture penguin.
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Technically, the penguins didn’t snap the selfie video themselves, since Gault left the camera on the ice near the Auster Rookery, recording, The Post reported.
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Happy Feet If a tap-dancing penguin doesn't put you in a good mood, then NOTHING will.
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Origin and Etymology of penguin
obsolete English penguin great auk, perhaps from Welsh pen gwyn white head (applied to the bird in winter plumage)
PENGUIN Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of penguin for English Language Learners
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: a black-and-white bird that cannot fly, that uses its wings for swimming, and that lives in or near the Antarctic
PENGUIN Defined for Kids
Definition of penguin for Students
: a short-legged seabird that cannot fly, uses its stiff wings for swimming, and is found in the colder regions of the southern hemisphere
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