pidan

noun

pi·​dan
pēˈdän
plural -s
: duck eggs preserved in a brine to which lime, ashes, and an infusion of tea are added and after several months coated with rice hulls

Word History

Etymology

Chinese (Pekingese) p'i2tan4, literally, covered eggs

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“Pidan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pidan. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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