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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

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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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