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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pekin¹

C18: via French from Peking

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