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Meaning of pekoe in English
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/ˈpikoʊ/
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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
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