pekoe

noun

pe·koe ˈpē-(ˌ)kō

also ˈpe-

: a tea made from young leaves slightly larger than those of orange pekoe

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Xiamen) pek-ho

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pekoe was in 1713

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“Pekoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pekoe. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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pekoe

noun

pe·koe ˈpē-kō

: a black tea made from small-sized tea leaves especially in India and Ceylon

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