perique

A farmer packs perique tobacco into a wooden barrel.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of strong, dark, and aromatic tobacco, traditionally grown and processed in Louisiana, USA, known for its distinctive flavor and use in pipe blends and certain cigarettes.

Usage Examples

• (A specific tobacco variety used in smoking mixtures.)
• (The tobacco is processed in a special way to develop its flavor.)

Advanced Usage

• "Perique tobacco": the full term used to refer to this specific variety.
  • Perique tobacco is often aged in whiskey barrels to enhance its complexity. (The tobacco undergoes additional aging for flavor development.)

Variants and Related Words

• Perique (uncountable noun): used as a mass noun, not typically pluralized.

  • The shop sells several ounces of perique for blending. (The tobacco is measured by weight.)

• Perique (proper noun): sometimes capitalized as a trademark or regional name.

  • Authentic perique comes only from St. James Parish, Louisiana. (The geographical origin is specific.)

Synonyms

• Dark-fired tobacco: a general category of strong, air-cured tobacco.
• Louisiana perique: a more specific regional designation.

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