penguin — A flightless seabird with black and white plumage, found mainly in the Southern Hemisphere
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A flightless seabird with black and white plumage, found mainly in the Southern Hemisphere
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/
Korean meaning: 주로 남반구에 서식하는 흑백 깃털의 날지 못하는 바닷새
Korean pronunciation: 펭-귄 (강세: 펭)
Example Sentences
- The penguin slipped on the ice and slid into the water like a natural water slide.
- Every penguin in the colony wore the same black and white tuxedo - talk about a dress code!
- Penguins are excellent swimmers despite being flightless birds.
penguin
NOUN//ˈpɛŋɡwɪn//
A flightless seabird with black and white plumage, found mainly in the Southern Hemisphere
Flightless black and white seabirds
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Origin
16세기에 처음 사용된 단어로, 원래는 지금은 멸종한 Great Auk라는 새를 가리켰습니다. 웨일즈어 'pen gwyn'(흰 머리)에서 유래되었다는 설이 유력합니다.
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“The penguin slipped on the ice and slid into the water like a natural water slide.”
“Every penguin in the colony wore the same black and white tuxedo - talk about a dress code!”
“Penguins are excellent swimmers despite being flightless birds.”
“The documentary showed how penguin parents take turns caring for their chicks.”
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