penguin
(peŋgwɪn )
Word forms: penguins
countable noun B1+
A penguin is a type of large black and white sea bird found mainly in the Antarctic. Penguins cannot fly but use their short wings for swimming.
Male penguins starve protecting their eggs.
Image of penguin
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Translations:
Chinese: 企鹅
Japanese: ペンギン
- attain the rank of
- attempt
- attempt a comeback
- attempt a crossing
- attempted
- attempted arson
- attempted burglary
- attempted comeback
- attempted coup
- attempted escape
- attempted extortion
- attempted robbery
- attempted takeover
- attempted theft
- attempt fails
- attempt the feat
- attempt the journey; attempt a journey
- attempt unsuccessfully to
- attend
- attend a banquet
- attend a briefing
- attend a camp
- attend a celebration
- attend a class
- attend a clinic