perique

[ puh-reek ]

noun

1. a strong, rich-flavored tobacco produced in Louisiana, usually blended with other tobaccos.

perique

/ pəˈriːk /

noun

1. a strong highly-flavoured tobacco cured in its own juices and grown in Louisiana

Word History and Origins

Origin of perique¹

1880–85, Americanism; allegedly after Périque, nickname of Pierre Chenet, Louisiana grower who first developed it

Word History and Origins

Origin of perique¹

C19: apparently from Périque, nickname of Pierre Chenet, American tobacco planter who first grew it in Louisiana

Example Sentences

Officials say the tax currently includes cigarettes, cigars, cheroots, stogies, perique, snuff or snuff flour, smoking or chewing tobacco.

From Washington Times

Officials say the tax currently includes cigarettes, cigars, cheroots, stogies, perique, snuff or snuff flour, smoking or chewing tobacco.

From Seattle Times

One of those ready to help was Derrick Perique, a peer mentor for the nonprofit re-entry organization the First 72+.

From Washington Times

“I know the feeling of coming home from prison and just the anxiety of it, thinking what I’m going to do next,” Perique said.

From Washington Times

“I know the feeling of coming home from prison and just the anxiety of it, thinking what I’m going to do next,” Perique said.

From Seattle Times