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Definition of king penguin

king penguin

Plural:king penguins
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A large species of flightless seabird (Aptenodytes patagonicus) native to the Subantarctic islands, characterized by its substantial size—second only to the emperor penguin—and distinctive, bright orange-yellow plumage on its upper chest and ear patches.

Example

"During our expedition to South Georgia, we were amazed by the massive colony of king penguins waddling along the icy shore."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of King penguin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/king-penguin
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