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pe·king·ese I. \|pēkiŋ|ēz, ˈ-kə̇|nēz, -ēs\ noun or pe·kin·ese \|pēkə̇|nēz, -ēs\ (plural pekingese or pekinese) Etymology: Peking, Pekin, city in northeast China + English -ese, n. suffix 1. capitalized a. : a native or resident of Peking b. : the Chinese dialect of Peking 2. a. usually capitalized : a breed of very small dogs originating in China over 2000 years ago that have a flat face, a broad skull flat between the ears, bowed forelegs, a deep stop, prominent eyes, and a long soft coat with profuse coarser mane and thick undercoat, that are of all colors (as red, fawn, black, and parti-color) with the lighter-colored dogs often having a black mask, and that may weigh up to 14 pounds b. often capitalized : a dog of the Pekingese breed
[Pekingese 2] II. adjective or pekinese \“\ Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Peking, Pekin, city in northeast China + English -ese, adjective suffix : of, relating to, or characteristic of Peking, China |