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Pekin

1

[ pee-kin ]

noun

  1. one of a hardy breed of yellowish-white domestic ducks, raised originally in China.


Pekin

2

[ pee-kin ]

noun

  1. a city in central Illinois.

pekin

3

[ pee-kin ]

noun

, (often initial capital letter)
  1. a silk fabric in which broad stripes of equal width and in various colors or weaves are alternated.

Pekin

/ piːˈkɪn /

noun

  1. a breed of white or cream duck with a bright orange bill
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Pekin1

First recorded in 1880–85; after Peking

Origin of Pekin2

First recorded in 1775–85; from French pékin; after Peking
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Pekin1

C18: via French from Peking
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Example Sentences

He knew most authorities believed the oldest continuously operating Chinese restaurant was the Pekin Noodle Parlor in Butte, Mont., which dated to 1909 or 1911.

Más recientemente, Tokio y Pekín lucharon por generar ingresos en medio de las restricciones impuestas por la COVID-19.

But a Pekin duck named Cardi D shows her ‘unconditional love.’

Holcombe bought Evelyn three baby white Pekin ducks for her birthday.

Washington y Pekín estaban enfrascados en una feroz guerra comercial.

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