Pekingese
noun
one of a Chinese breed of small dogs having a long, silky coat.
Pekinese
-
a variation of
Pekingese.
Example Sentences
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Looty was one of the first in the UK of what became known as Pekinese dogs, and lived in Windsor Castle until its death in 1872.
From BBC ● May 8, 2022
And the advantages of having a small Pekinese or a Great Dane.
From Scientific American ● Mar. 31, 2022
There simply aren’t enough words in the English language to describe the magnificence, splendor, majesty, grace, nobility, etc. of this year’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Best in Show winner, a Pekinese named Wasabi.
From Slate ● Jun. 14, 2021
As she collects water for her four Pekinese dogs waiting in the car, she doesn’t wear a mask, like so many around here.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2020
“Only I’m going to have a yappy Pekinese, and chase kids off my lawn. I’m going to have a shepherd’s crook.”
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
