sphen-

1. variant of spheno- before a vowel.

   sphenic.

Example Sentences

Members of the public have paid tribute to Sphen in a condolence message board on the aquarium's website.

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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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The Sea Life Sydney Aquarium said Sphen had an "immeasurable" impact around the world as a symbol of equality and a conduit for the conservation cause.

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"The loss of Sphen is heartbreaking to the penguin colony, the team, and everyone who has been inspired or positively impacted by Sphen and Magic's story," the aquarium's general manager Richard Dilly said in a statement.

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"We want to take this opportunity to reflect and celebrate Sphen's life, remembering what an icon he was."

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