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gentoo

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒɛn tuː]

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Learn how to use gentoo in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “biology”

(noun) a type of penguin that is known for its striking appearance, especially the white stripe on its head. Gentoo penguins are often found in cold places and are good swimmers.

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Gentoo penguins are very playful and can be seen swimming happily in the water.

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The gentoo penguin is not as large as the emperor penguin, which is much bigger.

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Do you know where gentoo penguins live in the wild?

Context: “technology”

(noun) a free and open-source operating system based on the Linux kernel. It allows users to easily customize their software and settings.

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Many developers choose Gentoo because it lets them create a very personalized computing experience.

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Gentoo is not as user-friendly as some other operating systems like Windows or macOS.

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Why do some people prefer Gentoo over other Linux distributions?

How to pronounce gentoo

Pronunciation: [ˈdʒɛn tuː]

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