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Pekingese

(pē′kiŋ ēz′; for n. 3, usually, -kə nēz′)

adjective

of Beijing (Peking) or its people, language, or culture

noun pl. Pekingese

a person born or living in Beijing (Peking)
the variety of Chinese spoken in Beijing
any of a breed of toy dog with a long, straight coat, a heavy mane, prominent eyes, short legs, and a short, wrinkled muzzle, orig. bred in China

See Pekingese in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. Pekingese Pekingese also Pekinese

A native or resident of Peking (Beijing).
The Chinese dialect of Peking.
(pēˌkə-nēzˈ, -nēsˈ) 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.

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Peˌking·eseˈ adjective

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