Peking-duck definition

A Chinese dish of roast duck with crispy skin.
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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.
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A dish consisting of roasted duck skin, small pancakes, and hoisin sauce and other condiments.
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Origin of peking-duck

  • After Peking (Beijing), China

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition