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Definition of adelie penguin

adelie penguin

Plural:Adelie penguins
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A species of medium-sized penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) characterized by a distinctive white ring surrounding the eye, black plumage covering the head, back, and tail, and a white belly, native to the entire coast of the Antarctic continent.

Example

"During the brief Antarctic summer, millions of Adelie penguins gather in massive coastal colonies to breed and raise their chicks."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adelie penguin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adelie-penguin
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