manchot

Definitions of manchot
  1. noun
    short-legged flightless birds of cold southern especially Antarctic regions having webbed feet and wings modified as flippers
    synonyms: pingouin
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    type of:
    sphénisciformes
    flightless cold-water seabirds: penguins
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