Pei
/piː.iː.aɪ/ name, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Abbreviation of polyethyleneimine. abbreviation, alt-of, uncountable
- 2 Initialism of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable
Proper Noun
- 1 Initialism of Prince Edward Island: a province of Canada. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 2 A surname.
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"C.C. Pei said the areas of plants around the embassy were influenced by Chinese and Western traditions to create a natural and calming design."
Etymology
Borrowed from Mandarin 裴 (Péi) or 貝/贝 (Bèi) (Wade–Giles romanisation: Pei⁴).