perique

noun

pe·​rique pə-ˈrēk How to pronounce perique (audio)
: an aromatic fermented Louisiana tobacco used in smoking mixtures

Word History

Etymology

Louisiana French périque

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of perique was in 1882

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Cite this Entry

“Perique.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perique. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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