pekin

[ pee-kin ]

/ ˈpiˈkɪn /

noun (often initial capital letter)

a silk fabric in which broad stripes of equal width and in various colors or weaves are alternated.

Origin of pekin

First recorded in 1775–85; from French pékin; after Peking

Words nearby pekin

pejoration, pejorative, pekan, peke, pekepoo, pekin, Peking, Peking duck, Pekingese, Peking man, Peking sauce

Definition for pekin (2 of 3)

Pekin¹

[ pee-kin ]

/ ˈpiˈkɪn /

noun

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

Origin of Pekin

First recorded in 1880–85; after Peking

Definition for pekin (3 of 3)

Pekin²

[ pee-kin ]

/ ˈpi kɪn /

noun

a city in central Illinois.

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Example sentences from the Web for pekin

I caused this to be published in the Chinese newspaper in Pekin.
The Mandarin's Fan|Fergus Hume
In Paris, in London, in Pekin, how many provocatives to envy beset even the philosopher!
The Galaxy, April, 1877|Various
And if we look at these through a magnifying glass, the effect will be somewhat similar to one's first impression of Pekin.
Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan|Pter Vay
Father Ricci had a larger work in hand, and so he stopped at Pekin.
The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 2, September, 1851|Various

Mr. Webster fell chiefly to my share, and there is no merrier man than he; and Judge Story would enliven a dinner-table at Pekin.
Retrospect of Western Travel, Volume I (of 2)|Harriet Martineau

British Dictionary definitions for pekin

Pekin

/ (piːˈkɪn) /

noun

a breed of white or cream duck with a bright orange bill

Word Origin for Pekin

C18: via French from Peking

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单词	pekin
释义	pekin [ pee-kin ] / ˈpiˈkɪn / noun (often initial capital letter) a silk fabric in which broad stripes of equal width and in various colors or weaves are alternated. Origin of pekin First recorded in 1775–85; from French pékin; after Peking Words nearby pekin pejoration, pejorative, pekan, peke, pekepoo, pekin, Peking, Peking duck, Pekingese, Peking man, Peking sauce Definition for pekin (2 of 3) Pekin¹ [ pee-kin ] / ˈpiˈkɪn / noun one of a hardy breed of yellowish-white domestic ducks, raised originally in China. Origin of Pekin ¹ First recorded in 1880–85; after Peking Definition for pekin (3 of 3) Pekin² [ pee-kin ] / ˈpi kɪn / noun a city in central Illinois. Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for pekin I caused this to be published in the Chinese newspaper in Pekin. The Mandarin's Fan\|Fergus Hume In Paris, in London, in Pekin, how many provocatives to envy beset even the philosopher! The Galaxy, April, 1877\|Various And if we look at these through a magnifying glass, the effect will be somewhat similar to one's first impression of Pekin. Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan\|Pter Vay Father Ricci had a larger work in hand, and so he stopped at Pekin. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 2, September, 1851\|Various Mr. Webster fell chiefly to my share, and there is no merrier man than he; and Judge Story would enliven a dinner-table at Pekin. Retrospect of Western Travel, Volume I (of 2)\|Harriet Martineau British Dictionary definitions for pekin Pekin / (piːˈkɪn) / noun a breed of white or cream duck with a bright orange bill Word Origin for Pekin C18: via French from Peking 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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