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Pe·king·ese
 Pekingese
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- pronunciation:
- pi
kIng
iz
[or]
pi
kIng
is
[or]
pi
k
niz
[or]
pi
k
nis
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of or pertaining to Beijing, China, or its people, culture, language, or the like.
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| part of speech: |
noun |
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Pekingese |
| definition 1: |
a native of Beijing, or a descendant thereof.
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| definition 2: |
the Chinese dialect of Beijing.
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| definition 3: |
a small, short-legged breed of dog that has long, silky, usu. light brown hair, and that originated in China.
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