Gentoo

[jen-too]

noun

plural

Gentoos 

1. a Hindu.

2. any of the languages of those who practice the Hindu religion, especially Telugu.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Gentoos.

Gentoo

/ ˈdʒɛntuː /

noun

1. archaic,  (sometimes not capital) a Hindu, esp as distinguished from a Muslim

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gentoo¹

1630–40; < Portuguese gentio gentile

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gentoo¹

C17: from Portuguese gentio pagan (literally: _Gentile )

Example Sentences

Organised by Freedom For Animals with support from Born Free and The Express newspaper, between 250 and 300 people protested against the captivity of 15 gentoo penguins at the riverside attraction in Westminster.

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The aquarium, owned by Merlin Entertainments, opened its first penguin exhibit in May 2011, introducing 10 gentoo penguins from Edinburgh Zoo.

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Freedom For Animals launched its Free The Fifteen campaign in January 2024, arguing that since gentoo penguins are not classified as an endangered species, there is no justification for breeding and keeping them in captivity.

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Mr Clarke will spend five months living with four other workers on Port Lockroy, alongside the resident Gentoo penguin colony.

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Sphen the gentoo penguin - one half of a world-famous same-sex "power couple" - has died in Australia, aged 11.

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