emperor penguin

emperor penguin

n. A large penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) of Antarctic regions, having yellow-orange patches on the neck.

emperor penguin

n (Animals) an Antarctic penguin, Aptenodytes forsteri, with orange-yellow patches on the neck: the largest penguin, reaching a height of 1.3 m (4 ft)

em′peror pen`guin

n. the largest penguin, Aptenodytes forsteri, of Antarctic coasts. [1880–85]

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emperor penguin - the largest penguin; an Antarctic penguinAptenodytes forsteripenguin - short-legged flightless birds of cold southern especially Antarctic regions having webbed feet and wings modified as flippersAptenodytes, genus Aptenodytes - large penguins

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