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tobacco

[tuh-bak-oh]

noun

plural

tobaccos, tobaccoes 
  1. any of several plants belonging to the genus Nicotiana, of the nightshade family, especially one of those species, as N. tabacum, whose leaves are prepared for smoking or chewing or as snuff.

  2. the prepared leaves, as used in cigarettes, cigars, and pipes.

  3. any product or products made from such leaves.

  4. any of various similar plants of other genera.



tobacco

/ əˈæəʊ /

noun

  1. any of numerous solanaceous plants of the genus Nicotiana, having mildly narcotic properties, tapering hairy leaves, and tubular or funnel-shaped fragrant flowers. The species N. tabacum is cultivated as the chief source of commercial tobacco

  2. the leaves of certain of these plants dried and prepared for snuff, chewing, or smoking

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • tobaccoless adjective
  • antitobacco adjective
  • ٴˈDZ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of tobacco1

1525–35; < Spanish tabaco, perhaps < Arawak: a pipe for smoking the plant, or roll of leaves smoked, or the plant
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of tobacco1

C16: from Spanish tabaco, perhaps from Taino: leaves rolled for smoking, assumed by the Spaniards to be the name of the plant
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Example Sentences

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The BBC reported in February the supermarkets were displaying posters and video screens showing devices which create a nicotine-containing vapour by heating tobacco with an electric current.

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I tell her I like the tobacco, masculine energy of Jazz Club.

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He also called for a new tobacco control strategy.

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At the same time, tobacco duty will be increased to preserve the financial incentive for cigarette smokers to switch to vaping.

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With the profits from his tobacco kiosks and demolition experience from his previous job, Elvin soon set himself up to win contracts to dispose of some of the buildings.

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