a Chinese dish of roasted duck traditionally served in several courses, including thin pancakes rolled up with pieces of the crisp skin, scallions, and a sauce
Peking duck
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Peking duck
noun
A Chinese dish of roast duck with crispy skin, often served with thin pancakes, scallions, and hoisin sauce.
Origin of Peking duck
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Noun
(uncountable)
- A dish consisting of roasted duck skin, small pancakes, and hoisin sauce and other condiments.
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