pekingese
nounHow many syllables in pekingese?
There are 3 syllables in the word pekingese.How to pronounce pekingese:
Definition of pekingese:
- pekingese (noun):
- the chinese dialect of beijing
- noun. a Chinese breed of small short-legged dogs with a long silky coat and broad flat muzzle.
Synonyms for pekingese:
peke
pekinese
toy dog
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