Pekin
Translation of "pekin" into Russian
Definitions
Pekin
NounUK
/ˈpɛkɪn/
US
/ˈpɛkɪn/
A breed of domestic duck known for its white feathers and large size, often raised for meat and eggs.
The farmer decided to add Pekin ducks to his poultry collection because of their rapid growth and good egg production.
Pekin
AdjectiveUK
/ˈpɛkɪn/
US
/ˈpɛkɪn/
Of or relating to Beijing (formerly spelled Pekin) or to the Pekin breed of duck.
The chef prepared a traditional Pekin duck with crispy skin.
Pekin
Proper nounUK
/ˈpɛkɪn/
US
/ˈpɛkɪn/
A city in central Illinois, United States, situated on the Illinois River.
Pekin, Illinois, hosts the annual Marigold Festival each September.
(now rare) An alternative English spelling of Beijing, the capital of China.
Nineteenth-century travelogues often referred to Beijing as Pekin.