Meaning of the word "Peking duck" in English
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Peking duck
US /ˌpeɪ.kɪŋ ˈdʌk/
UK /ˌpeɪ.kɪŋ ˈdʌk/
Noun
1.
a famous duck dish from Beijing that has been prepared since the imperial era. The meat is characterized by its thin, crisp skin, with authentic versions of the dish serving mostly the skin and little meat, sliced in front of the diners by the cook.
Example:
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We ordered a whole Peking duck for dinner.
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The restaurant is famous for its authentic Peking duck.
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