king penguin

king penguin

n. A large penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) of subantarctic regions, having an orange oval on the side of the face and a yellow patch at the base of the throat.

king penguin

n (Animals) a large penguin, Aptenodytes patagonica, found on islands bordering the Antarctic Circle

king′ pen`guin

n. a large penguin, Aptenodytes patagonicus, found on islands bordering the Antarctic Circle. [1880–85]

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king penguin - large penguin on islands bordering the Antarctic CircleAptenodytes patagonicapenguin - short-legged flightless birds of cold southern especially Antarctic regions having webbed feet and wings modified as flippersAptenodytes, genus Aptenodytes - large penguins