pekingese

/ˌpiːkɪˈniːz/
adjective
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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