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Etymology

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Possibly a calque of English blue penguin.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈblɑu̯.ə ˈpɪŋ.(ɡ)ʋɪn/
  • Hyphenation: blau‧we pin‧gu‧in

Noun

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blauwe pinguïn m (plural blauwe pinguïns, diminutive blauw pinguïnnetje n or blauw pinguïntje n)

  1. little penguin, Eudyptula minor.
    Synonyms: dwergpinguïn, kleine blauwe pinguïn