Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A native or resident of Peking (Beijing).
  • noun The Chinese dialect of Peking.
  • noun A dog of a small breed developed in China, having a flat nose, a long straight coat, and a tail that curls over the back.

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  • proper noun a native or inhabitant of Beijing (formerly Peking)
  • noun A small toy dog from China.

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  • noun a Chinese breed of small short-legged dogs with a long silky coat and broad flat muzzle

Etymologies

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Peking +‎ -ese

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Examples

  • Therefore, although the Lion Dog of Buddha is most often identified as the Pekingese from China, the Lhasa Apso and the Tibetan spaniel began as alternative attempts, made by Buddhist lamas in Tibet, to capture the look of the celestial lion.

    The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002

  • Therefore, although the Lion Dog of Buddha is most often identified as the Pekingese from China, the Lhasa Apso and the Tibetan spaniel began as alternative attempts, made by Buddhist lamas in Tibet, to capture the look of the celestial lion.

    The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002

  • Therefore, although the Lion Dog of Buddha is most often identified as the Pekingese from China, the Lhasa Apso and the Tibetan spaniel began as alternative attempts, made by Buddhist lamas in Tibet, to capture the look of the celestial lion.

    The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002

  • Therefore, although the Lion Dog of Buddha is most often identified as the Pekingese from China, the Lhasa Apso and the Tibetan spaniel began as alternative attempts, made by Buddhist lamas in Tibet, to capture the look of the celestial lion.

    The Pawprints of History STANLEY COREN 2002

  • He also has other breeds, including basset hounds, Salukis, English springer spaniels, Jack Russell terriers, Pekingese and German shepherds.

    Old dog show Westminster learns new tricks 2011

  • Standouts among the 2,500 dogs in the hunt include Palacegarden Malachy, a big point-getter in a small Pekingese package; Winfall Brookwood Style Dream, a sizzling boxer; and Sneak's a Peek, a fox terrier with sophisticated poise and presence.

    Old dog show Westminster learns new tricks 2011

  • Although he also feels pretty good about a Pekingese or a Boxer taking Best in Show.

    Care to Wager on the Dogs? Vegas Sets the Odds Joshua Robinson 2011

  • Smokey -- best wishes are coming your way from Buffalo, NY and my three Pekingese.

    troisième age - French Word-A-Day 2010

  • This year, Mr. Avello makes the Smooth Fox Terrier a 6 to 1 favorite, with the Pekingese at 7 to 1 and the Boxer at 8 to 1.

    Care to Wager on the Dogs? Vegas Sets the Odds Joshua Robinson 2011

  • One dog with sparkle is the size of a dust mop, a Pekingese named Palacegarden Malachy.

    Old dog show Westminster learns new tricks 2011

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