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Perique|pɛˈriːk|
Also perique.
[Louisiana F. (see quot. 1931).]
In full Perique tobacco. A strong, dark, Louisiana tobacco.
1882Congress. Rec. 6 Apr. 2642/2 Perique tobacco may be sold by the manufacturer or producer..in the form of carottes..without the payment of tax. 1885E. Custer Boots & Saddles 84 The officers gave this chief tobacco—Perique I think it is called. 1931W. A. Read Louisiana-French 57 Perique is said to have been the popular pseudonym of Pierre Chenet, an Acadian who first produced this variety of tobacco. 1941E. P. O'Donnell Great Big Doorstep iv. 63 Evvie's composition dealt with Louisiana products... ‘Rice, cotton, perique tobacco, and fur.’ 1949Tobacco 7 Apr. 15/1 Perique is the only tobacco steeped in its own juice, and has a mildly fermented smell, like wine. 1976National Observer (U.S.) 12 June 17-A/5 (Advt.), It's Perique, a zesty, dark and aromatic tobacco. |
