1. A breed of domestic duck with white plumage, originally from China, raised for meat and eggs.
Usage: Usually used in plural or as a mass noun when referring to the breed collectively.; Also called Pekin duck.
2. A type of fine porcelain or ceramic ware, traditionally made in Peking (Beijing), China.
Usage: Often capitalized; refers to decorative or tableware.; Less common in modern usage.

Examples

• The farm raises pekins for their meat and large eggs.
• Pekins are the most common duck breed in commercial farming.
• She collected antique pekins from the 18th century.
• The restaurant serves roasted pekins as a specialty dish.
• Pekins are known for their calm temperament and fast growth.