Peke

See also: peke and pēke

English

Etymology

Clipping.

Pronunciation
  • enPR: pēk, IPA(key): /piːk/
  • Homophones: peak, peek, pique
  • Rhymes: -iːk

Noun

Peke (plural Pekes)

  1. (informal) A Pekingese dog.

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Hawaiian

Etymology

Borrowed from English Becky and Betty.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpe.ke/, [ˈpɛ.kɛ]

Proper noun

Peke

  1. a female given name from English

References
  • Mary Kawena Pukui - Samuel H. Elbert, Hawaiian Dictionary, University of Hawaii Press 1971, page 184
  • Hawaii State Archives: Marriage records Peke occurs in 19th century marriage records as the only name (mononym) of 20 women and 2 men.
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