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pekoe

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːkəʊ, ˈpɛ-/
Definition of pekoe

noun

[mass noun]
  • a high-quality black tea made from young leaves.

Origin:

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

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