First Known Use: 1832
Dictionary
macaroni penguin
noun
Definition of MACARONI PENGUIN
: a small penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) that has an orange, yellow, and black crest on the head and a black chin and that breeds on subantarctic islands
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of MACARONI PENGUIN
probably from the resemblance of the penguin's crest to headgear supposedly worn by macaronis
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: macaronismPrevious Word in the Dictionary: macaronicAll Words Near: macaroni penguin
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up macaroni penguin? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).