Tux

proper nounattested in dialogue

//tʌks//

A cuddly cartoon penguin, the official Linux mascot.

proper noun

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A cuddly cartoon penguin, the official Linux mascot.

Etymology

Coined by James Hughes as a short form of Torvalds Unix (after Linus Torvalds), perhaps also influenced by tux, referring to the tuxedo that penguins are sometimes humorously said to be wearing.

tutor · One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner,…Tutor · A surname.tutoring · tuition

Tux · A cuddly cartoon penguin, the official Linux mascot.

tuxedo · A typically black formal jacket worn by men.Tuxedo · A place name: A suburb in south-west Winnipeg, Manitoba,…twain · Pair, couple.

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