Adélie penguin in British English
(ˈɑdɪlɪ ˈpɛŋɡwɪn)
noun
a flightless marine bird, Pygoscelis adeliae, of the order Sphenisciformes of cool southern, esp Antarctic, regions: they have wings modified as flippers, webbed feet, and feathers lacking barbs
Adélie penguin in American English
noun
a penguin, Pygoscelis adeliae, occurring in large colonies in Antarctica
Also: Adelie penguin. Also called: Adélie Word origin
[1905–10]This word is first recorded in the period 1905–10. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Expressionism, cadre, one-shot, revolving door, stabilizerImage ofAdélie penguin
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Definition of 'Adélie penguin'
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