Pe·king·ese (p  k ng-z , -s) also Pe·kin·ese (pk -nz, -ns)n. pl. Pekingese also Pekinese 1. A native or resident of Peking (Beijing). 2. The Chinese dialect of Peking. 3. (p k-nz, -ns) Any of a breed of small dog developed in China, having a flat nose, a long-haired coat, short bowed forelegs, and a tail that curls over its back.Pe king·ese adj. |
Pekingese [ˌpiːkɪŋˈiːz], Pekinese [ˌpiːkəˈniːz]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Breeds) pl -ese a small breed of pet dog with a profuse straight coat, curled plumed tail, and short wrinkled muzzle
2. (Linguistics / Languages) the dialect of Mandarin Chinese spoken in Beijing (formerly Peking), the pronunciation of which serves as a standard for the language
3. (Social Science / Human Geography) pl -ese a native or inhabitant of Beijing (formerly Peking)
adj
(Social Science / Human Geography) of or relating to Beijing (formerly Peking) or its inhabitants
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