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Pekin
1[ pee-kin ]
noun
- one of a hardy breed of yellowish-white domestic ducks, raised originally in China.
Pekin
2[ pee-kin ]
noun
- a city in central Illinois.
pekin
3[ pee-kin ]
noun
, (often initial capital letter)
- a silk fabric in which broad stripes of equal width and in various colors or weaves are alternated.
Pekin
/ piːˈkɪn /
noun
- a breed of white or cream duck with a bright orange bill
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Word History and Origins
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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.
From Los Angeles Times
Más recientemente, Tokio y Pekín lucharon por generar ingresos en medio de las restricciones impuestas por la COVID-19.
From Los Angeles Times
But a Pekin duck named Cardi D shows her ‘unconditional love.’
From Los Angeles Times
Holcombe bought Evelyn three baby white Pekin ducks for her birthday.
From Washington Post
Washington y Pekín estaban enfrascados en una feroz guerra comercial.
From New York Times
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