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单词 macaroni penguin
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Definition of macaroni penguin in English:

macaroni penguin

noun
  • A penguin with an orange crest, breeding on islands in the Antarctic.

    长眉企鹅

    Eudyptes chrysolophus, family Spheniscidae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Only macaroni penguins (including a subspecies, royal penguins) appear to be in reasonable health.
    • This is true for minke whale, Antarctic fur seal, Adelie, chinstrap, gentoo and macaroni penguins, black-browed albatross, and white-chinned and cape petrels.
    • Commercial fishing also impacts macaroni penguins in Antarctica.

Origin

Early 19th century: so named because the orange crest was thought to resemble the hairstyle of dandies known as macaronies (see macaroni).

Definition of macaroni penguin in US English:

macaroni penguin

noun
  • A penguin with an orange crest, breeding on islands in the Antarctic.

    长眉企鹅

    Eudyptes chrysolophus, family Spheniscidae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This is true for minke whale, Antarctic fur seal, Adelie, chinstrap, gentoo and macaroni penguins, black-browed albatross, and white-chinned and cape petrels.
    • Only macaroni penguins (including a subspecies, royal penguins) appear to be in reasonable health.
    • Commercial fishing also impacts macaroni penguins in Antarctica.

Origin

Early 19th century: so named because the orange crest was thought to resemble the hairstyle of dandies known as macaronies (see macaroni).

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