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Penguins
/ˈpɛŋ.ɡwɪnz/
Definition
1
Aquatic, flightless birds of the family Spheniscidae, primarily found in the Southern Hemisphere, known for their distinctive black-and-white plumage, upright posture, and adaptation to cold marine environments.
2
Informally, the plural form referring to members of this bird family, often depicted in popular culture as waddling entertainers or Linux's mascot, Tux.
Examples
The penguins at the zoo outsmarted the zookeeper by staging a fish heist at midnight.
In Antarctica, penguins slide on their bellies like nature's own bobsled team, minus the spandex.
Tux the penguin struts as Linux's mascot, reminding Windows users that cool kids don't need wings to fly.
Penguins huddle together for warmth, proving group therapy works even in tuxedos made of feathers.