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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PEKIN

Via French from Peking.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PEKIN

Pekin  [piːˈkɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PEKIN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pekin is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PEKIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Pekin in the English dictionary

The definition of Pekin in the dictionary is a breed of white or cream duck with a bright orange bill.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PEKIN


akin
əˈkɪn
Algonquin
ælˈɡɒŋkɪn
check-in
ˈtʃɛkɪn
chicken
ˈtʃɪkɪn
Hodgkin
ˈhɒdʒkɪn
kicking
ˈkɪkɪn
kin
kɪn
Larkin
ˈlɑːkɪn
mannequin
ˈmænɪkɪn
napkin
ˈnæpkɪn
oilskin
ˈɔɪlˌskɪn
parkin
ˈpɑːkɪn
pumpkin
ˈpʌmpkɪn
Pushkin
ˈpʊʃkɪn
Rankin
ˈræŋkɪn
sheepskin
ˈʃiːpˌskɪn
skin
skɪn
Tonkin
ˈtɒnˈkɪn
unakin
ˌʌnəˈkɪn
work-in
ˈwɜːkɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PEKIN

Peipus
Peiraeus
peirastic
peirastically
Peirce
peize
pejorate
pejoration
pejorative
pejoratively
pekan
peke
Pekinese
Peking
Peking duck
Peking man
Peking sauce
Pekingese
Pekinologist

WORDS THAT END LIKE PEKIN

Deakin
foreskin
interleukin
lambskin
leopardskin
malkin
manakin
mousekin
munchkin
perkin
princekin
ramekin
round the Wrekin
Ruskin
snakeskin
takin
Telford and Wrekin
the Wrekin
wolfskin
Wrekin

Synonyms and antonyms of Pekin in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Pekin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PEKIN

Find out the translation of Pekin to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Pekin from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Pekin» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

佩
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Pekin
570 millions of speakers

English

Pekin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Pekin
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

array(بكين)
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Пекин
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Pekin
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Pekin
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Pékin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pekin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pekin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ピーキン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Pekin
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pekin
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Pekin
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெக்கின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेकिन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Pekin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Pekin
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Pekin
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Пекін
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Pekin
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Pekin
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Pekin
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Pekin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Pekin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Pekin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PEKIN»

The term «Pekin» is quite widely used and occupies the 32.709 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PEKIN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Pekin» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Pekin» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Pekin

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PEKIN»

Discover the use of Pekin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Pekin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Illinois: Legends of Illinois High School Basketball
Golden. Pekin High School Pekin, Illinois Class of 1965 PEKIN'S GOLDEN YEARS Sometime after he led Pekin to 58 victories in 63 games and one state championship in 1964 and 1965—during the time he was a starting guard at Duke in the ...
Taylor Bell, 2006
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Sweet Charlie, Dike, Cazzie, and Bobby Joe: High School ...
Rich Hawkins didn't want to move from Peoria to Pekin, but the eleven-year-old sixth grader didn't have a vote in the decision. His father was a basketball coach, not a diplomat. He never ran a democracy. Now the high school gym is named in  ...
Taylor H. A. Bell, 2004
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Paul Andreu: Architect
196 Coverage of Recent Projects 2000 • Femina Hebdo January: Rencontre du Seme type • Le Figaro Magazine January: Un francais a Pekin • Dialogue January: Buildings of Recreation Theme II • Mauser January: Peking Oper a la mode ...
Philip Jodidio, Paul Andreu, 2004
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Doing Business 2009
Ceyda Akbal Turunç Law Office Melis Akkurt Bener Law Office, member of Ius Laboris Miray Akovalıgil Pekin & Pekin, member of Lex Mundi, member of SEE Legal Ceren Aktaş PricewaterhouseCoopers Bora Aktürk Aktürk & Çetiner AB ...
‎2008
5
Pekin and Tremont, Illinois in Vintage Postcards
This catd, .1 six-view composite of Pekin Public Schools, was posted in 1906. The Douglas School, hiM occupied in 1882, was built at 1000 Btoadway Stteet between Tenth and Eleventh Stavt v The Thatp Cemetety was pteviously on this site ...
Donald L. Nieukirk, 2000
6
The Bradys and the "Prince" of Pekin; Or, Called on a ...
stirring early. Take half a dozen of my diamonds 9hd get down into Chinatown in disguise, of course. Pretend that you had an appointment to meet that fellow the Prince of Pekin. You will, of course, strike in at Wing High's first. As you know, he  ...
‎1905
7
The Bradys in "Little Pekin;" Or, The Case of the Chinese ...
"Yes; it is on Sacramento street between Dupont and Kearney." , "I don't believe one word of it. He has fooled you sure. Xhey are hiding around here somewhere. Why, man, where would they get the dresses of nuns? Come, I put it up to you.
‎1905
8
The Captive of Pekin, Or, a Swallow's Wing
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Hannan Charles, 2013
9
The African American Theatre Directory, 1816-1960: A ...
performers and theatre people not mentioned earlier who gained experience with the Pekin Stock Co. were *Carlotta Freeman, *Charles B. Foster, *Lottie Grady, * Effie King, *Nettie Lewis, *Marion Smart, *J. Francis Mores, *J. Wesley Jenkins, ...
Bernard L. Peterson, 1997
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LIFE
To Norm Shade (left), the mayor of Pekin, 111. (pop. 24,000), these were routine problems. He went out to look at the bugs and soothe the worried homeowner. He promised that the feline corpse would be picked up. And he decided that the ...
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10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PEKIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Pekin is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Court Street Crash
Pekin Police Public Information Officer describes the accident that seriously injured a woman and closed traffic at Court and 14th streets for ... «Pekin Daily Times, Jul 15»
2
Pekin Community High School class of 1960 to hold 55th year reunion
PEKIN — The 1960 graduating class of Pekin Community High School will hold its 55th year class reunion the weekend of Sept. 25-27 at the ... «Peoria Journal Star, Jul 15»
3
From the History Room @ Pekin Public Library: Eyewitness …
3, 2013 “From the Local History Room” column, it was in Stillman's Run on May 14, 1832, that Pekin co-founder Major Isaac Perkins lost his life. «Pekin Daily Times, Jul 15»
4
Pekin businesses warned of Fire Department phone scam
Several Pekin Business owners have received phone calls from “FireSafetyMagnets.com” attempting to solicit money for some advertising ... «CInewsNow, Jul 15»
5
Bikes flood downtown for Super Cruise
About 100 or so motorcycles were planned to fill the streets of Pekin's downtown area Friday as the 10th annual Super Cruise 2015 kicked off. «Pekin Daily Times, Jul 15»
6
Child sex predator's prison starts at 21 years
Nicholas Lawrence, 27, of Pekin, was sentenced Thursday to 21 years behind bars in a case involving the same victim in Peoria County. «Pekin Daily Times, Jul 15»
7
“Bill” and Carol Williamson anniversary
Wilbourn “Bill” and Carol Williamson of 2225 Crestview Drive, Pekin, formerly of Manito, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an ... «Pekin Daily Times, Jul 15»
8
Jay and Sharon Whisler anniversary
Jay and Sharon Whisler of 103 Apple Road, Pekin, will celebrate their 40th anniversary with a trip at a later date. Jay Whisler of Delavan and ... «Pekin Daily Times, Jul 15»
9
Pekin woman in fair condition after Wednesday accident
PEKIN — A Pekin woman was listed in fair condition Thursday night, one day after she was injured in a two-vehicle accident at Court and 14th ... «Pekin Daily Times, Jul 15»
10
Pekin band to reunite at local winery Saturday
For the first time since 2014, Bubblegum Jack is back. The band will make its first appearance since retirement a year ago when they play at 7 ... «Pekin Daily Times, Jul 15»

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