perique

[ puh-reek ]

noun

1. a strong, rich-flavored tobacco produced in Louisiana, usually blended with other tobaccos.

perique

/ pəˈriːk /

noun

1. a strong highly-flavoured tobacco cured in its own juices and grown in Louisiana

Word History and Origins

Origin of perique¹

1880–85, Americanism; allegedly after Périque, nickname of Pierre Chenet, Louisiana grower who first developed it

Word History and Origins

Origin of perique¹

C19: apparently from Périque, nickname of Pierre Chenet, American tobacco planter who first grew it in Louisiana

Example Sentences

The Perique and Louisiana tobacco are the principal varieties cultivated, and attain nearly the size of Connecticut seed leaf.

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Of American tobaccos suitable for this purpose, none have acquired a wider reputation at home than Perique.

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I was awakened at three o'clock in the morning by the oppressive odor of burning paper and near-perique.

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Perique tobacco may be used not only for smoking, but for chewing and for snuff.

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It is said that the output of genuine Perique is small, being well under 50,000 lbs.

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