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pinguin

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪŋgwɪn/
(also pingwing /ˈpɪŋwɪŋ/)
Definition of pinguin

noun

  • a large prickly plant related to the pineapple, native to tropical America and the Caribbean. Its fruit is edible but contains enzymes that can irritate the throat.
    • Bromelia pinguin, family Bromeliaceae

Origin:

late 17th century: of unknown origin

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