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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

Pe′king duck′, Chinese Cookery.

Fooda roasted duck prized for its crisp skin, prepared by forcing air between skin and meat, brushing with sugar water, and hanging up to dry before final cooking. Also called Beijing duck.

1875–80

'Peking duck' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

Beijing duck - hoisin sauce

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