canaster

/ ˈkænəstə /

noun

1. coarsely broken dried tobacco leaves

Word History and Origins

Origin of canaster¹

C19: (meaning: rush basket in which tobacco was packed): from Spanish canastro; see canister

Example Sentences

But I don't speak of the years in which that scorpion has been enjoying a salary and smoking canaster at my expense.

From Project Gutenberg

While I was buying my ounce of canaster that dog entered the shop.

From Project Gutenberg