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perique

Pronunciation: /pɛˈriːk/

Definition of perique

noun

[mass noun]
  • a strong dark tobacco from Louisiana.

Origin:

late 19th century: Louisiana French, apparently from the nickname of Pierre Chenet, who first grew it

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