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penguin

/ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does penguin mean?

noun

A flightless bird that lives in the Southern Hemisphere, typically having a black and white coat and a distinctive waddling gait. Penguins are highly social animals and are known for their unique mating and breeding habits.

Example

"The penguin colony was a popular tourist attraction, with visitors coming from all over to see the adorable birds waddling along the beach."

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