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wild tobacco

/waɪld təˈbækəʊ/

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/waɪld təˈbækəʊ/formalscientific
  • ruРаспространённое название нескольких видов растений рода Nicotiana, особенно Nicotiana rustica и Nicotiana glauca, которые растут в диком виде, содержат никотин, но отличаются от культивируемого табака.

A common name for several species of plants in the genus Nicotiana, particularly Nicotiana rustica and Nicotiana glauca, which grow uncultivated and contain nicotine but are distinct from commercial tobacco.

  1. Wild tobacco plantB2formal

    A common name for several species of plants in the genus Nicotiana, particularly Nicotiana rustica and Nicotiana glauca, which grow without cultivation and contain nicotine.

    ruДикий табак

    • Wild tobacco is often found growing along roadsides in warm climates.
    • The leaves of wild tobacco are smaller and more potent than cultivated tobacco.
    • Farmers consider wild tobacco a weed in some regions.
  2. Slang for a cheap or strong cigaretteC1slangaustralian

    Informal term for a cigarette made from strong, unprocessed tobacco, often associated with roll-your-own cigarettes.

    ruДикий табак

    • He rolled himself a wild tobacco cigarette from the pouch.
    • Back in the day, old-timers would smoke wild tobacco they grew themselves.
    • The taste of wild tobacco is much harsher than commercial brands.