pekingese
/ˌpiːkɪˈniːz/
adjective
- Relating to Beijing (Peking) or its people.
- He studied Pekingese history at the university.
- The Pekingese dialect has its own unique expressions.
- The Pekingese cuisine features a lot of noodles and dumplings.
noun
- A small dog breed with a long, flat face, short legs, and a thick coat, originally from China.
- My neighbor has a Pekingese that loves to sit on her lap.
- She brushed her Pekingese's long fur every morning to keep it from tangling.
- The Pekingese is known for its lion-like appearance and independent personality.
- A person from Beijing (Peking), China.
- Many Pekingese enjoy the city's famous street food markets.
- As a Pekingese, she grew up exploring the historic hutongs of Beijing.
- The Pekingese I met at the conference spoke excellent English.