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Pekingese dog
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Pekingese — [pē΄kə nēz′pē΄kiŋ ēz′; ] for n. 3, usually [, pē΄kə nēz′] adj. of Beijing (Peking) or its people, language, or culture n. pl. Pekingese [pē΄kə nēz′] 1. a person born or living in Beijing (Peking) 2. the variety of Chinese spoken in Beijing 3. any … English World dictionary
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Pekingese — /pee keuh neez , nees /; esp. for 2 5 also /pee king eez , ees /, n., pl. Pekingese for 1, 4, adj. n. 1. one of a Chinese breed of small dogs having a long, silky coat. 2. the standard Chinese language. 3. the dialect of Peking. 4. a native or… … Universalium
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