"Tux" meaning in All languages combined

See Tux on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

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. Head templates: {{en-prop}} Tux
  1. A cuddly cartoon penguin, the official Linux mascot. Categories (topical): Fictional characters, Linux Related terms: embrace the penguin
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