peaked
adjective (1)\ ˈpēkt 
also ˈpē-kəd \
also ˈpē-kəd \Definition of peaked
(Entry 1 of 2)
: having a peak : pointed peaked lapels a peaked hill
peaked
adjective (2)peak·ed | \ ˈpē-kəd also ˈpi-kəd \
also ˈpi-kəd \Definition of peaked (Entry 2 of 2)
: being pale and wan or emaciated : sickly
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Adjective (1)
peakedness \ ˈpēk(t)-nəs , ˈpē-kəd-nəs \ noun
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peaked
adjective\ ˈpēkt \
\Kids Definition of peaked
(Entry 1 of 2)
: having a point or a prominent end
peaked
adjectivepeak·ed | \ ˈpē-kəd \
\Kids Definition of peaked (Entry 2 of 2)
: looking pale and sick
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The first known use of peaked was in the 14th century
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