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Tobacco

Relating to products that are made from the leaves of plants in the genus Nicotiana, that are used in some medecines but more widely and popularly used as a recreational drug in the form of cigarettes and cigars.

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lugs

Tobacco; General tobacco

Lugs are the leaves around the bottom part of the stalk. They are characterized by their small size, thinness and brightness. They make up 13% of the plant's total weight. The ...

loose leaf chewing tobacco

Tobacco; General tobacco

A form of chewing tobacco traditionally used in North America and India. Products typically consist of loosely-packed cut or granulated stem-free tobacco leaf to which additional ...

long filler

Tobacco; General tobacco

A term used to designate filler tobacco that runs the length of the body of the cigar, as opposed chopped up pieces know as "cut-filler. "

ligero

Tobacco; General tobacco

One of the three basic types of filler tobacco. The name means "light" in Spanish.

latakia

Tobacco; General tobacco

Again, a product of the eastern Mediterranean, and used in certain mixtures to give a distinctive flavor.

khaini

Tobacco; General tobacco

A form of chewing tobacco product used mainly in India. The product typically consists of tobacco particles mixed with lime and additional flavorings. The product has a brown ...

lapse/ slip

Tobacco; General tobacco

Terms sometimes used for a return to tobacco use after a period of abstinence. A lapse or slip might be defined as a puff or two on a cigarette. This may proceed to relapse, or ...