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Meaning of pekoe in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpikoʊ/

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  1. Noun

    pekoe

    Etymology

    early 18th century: from Chinese dialect pekho, from pek‘white’ + ho‘down’ (the leaves being picked young when covered with down)

    Definitions

    1. a superior grade of black tea

    Examples

    • « grown in India and Sri Lanka and Java »

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