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pinguins

/ˈpɪŋɡwɪnz/ /ˈpɛŋɡwɪnz/

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noun

Any of several flightless sea birds, of order Sphenisciformes, found in the Southern Hemisphere, marked by their usual upright stance, walking on short legs, and (generally) their stark black and white plumage.

Examples :

"During our trip to Antarctica, we saw thousands of pinguins waddling on the ice. "

animal bird biology nature environment ocean

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An auk (sometimes especially a great auk), a bird of the Northern Hemisphere.

Examples :

"While searching historical records of North Atlantic wildlife, the researcher discovered old reports referring to "pinguins," noting their now-extinct presence along the coasts of Newfoundland. "

bird animal nature

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A nun (association through appearance, because of the black and white habit).

Examples :

""The children giggled as a line of pinguins walked past the schoolyard, their habits fluttering in the breeze." "

person religion appearance

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A type of catch where the palm of the hand is facing towards the leg with the arm stretched downward, resembling the flipper of a penguin.

Examples :

"The volleyball player practiced her pinguins, trying to get the ball to land precisely in the opposite corner. "

sport body action

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A spiny bromeliad with egg-shaped fleshy fruit, Bromelia pinguin.

Examples :

"The farmer planted rows of pinguins along the edge of his field to create a natural, spiky fence. "

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A tropical American plant (Bromelia pinguin) that has plum-shaped edible fruit and yields fiber.

Examples :

"The farmer grew pinguins for their fruit and to make rope from their strong fibers. "

plant fruit agriculture