Tobacco
(noun)
A plant grown for its leaves, which are smoked, chewed, or sniffed for a variety of effects.
Origin:
From the taino word "tabaco" meaning a roll of tobacco leaves, it refers to a plant grown for its leaves, which are smoked, chewed, or sniffed for a variety of effects.
Examples:
- The smoker took a drag of his cigarette, inhaling the tobacco smoke.
- The farmer grew tobacco on his land, selling the leaves to be processed into cigarettes.
- The chewing tobacco left a dark stain on the user's teeth.
- The snuff-taker took a pinch of tobacco and sniffed it.
- The health risks associated with tobacco use are well-documented.