perique

/pɛrˈɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

a variety of tobacco used in making cigars and pipe tobacco

“The perique tobacco was renowned for its smooth, rich flavor.”

2. proper noun

a village in Louisiana, United States, known for its production of perique tobacco

“The village of Perique in Louisiana has a long history of cultivating perique tobacco.”

Synonyms

  • Louisiana tobacco
  • Prague tobacco

Antonyms

  • non-tobacco herb