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king penguin

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king penguin
n.
A large penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) of Antarctic regions, having an orange oval on the side of the face and a yellow patch at the base of the throat.
king penguin
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a large penguin, Aptenodytes patagonica, found on islands bordering the Antarctic Circle
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Noun1.king penguin - large penguin on islands bordering the Antarctic Circleking penguin - large penguin on islands bordering the Antarctic Circle
Aptenodytes patagonica
penguin - short-legged flightless birds of cold southern especially Antarctic regions having webbed feet and wings modified as flippers
Aptenodytes, genus Aptenodytes - large penguins
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