Pe·king·ese (pē'kĭng-ēz', -ēs') also Pe·kin·ese (pē'kə-nēz', -nēs')
n., pl., Pekingese, also Pekinese.

1. A native or resident of Peking (Beijing).
2. The Chinese dialect of Peking.
3. (pē'kə-nēz', -nēs') Any of a breed of small dog developed in China, having a flat nose, a long-haired coat, short bowed forelegs, and a tail that curls over its back.

Pekingese Pe'king·ese' adj.

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