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Latakia

Latakia

9.5
A smoky tobacco often used in pipe blends to add strong flavour
  • noun
  • /ˌlætəˈkiə/
translation icon : tabaco Latakia
  • Blenders often include Latakia to give their pipe tobaccos a distinctive smoky aroma.

Examples

  • Many pipe enthusiasts prefer Latakia for its rich flavor.

  • The unique curing process gives Latakia its characteristic taste and scent.

  • He prefers tobacco with a generous amount of Latakia for its bold, rich flavor.

  • He enjoys smoking Latakia in his pipe.

  • Blenders often include Latakia to give their pipe tobaccos a distinctive smoky aroma.

  • He prefers tobacco with a generous amount of Latakia for its bold, rich flavor.

  • The unique curing process gives Latakia its characteristic taste and scent.

Synonyms

tobacco
vsLatakia
  • Specialized
47 2.8

A plant with large leaves grown for smoking or chewing

is a specific smoky-flavored leaf favored in pipe blends
Turkish tobacco
vsLatakia
6.8

A dark, strong-smelling tobacco from eastern Europe used in cigarettes and pipes

is smokier and usually blended for pipe smoking

How Aromatic

Latakia
9.5
tobacco
871 1.4

Surface Forms

Latakia singular
Latakias plural

Etymology

Latakia (the tobacco) is named after the city Latakia, because the leaf was once cured and shipped from that port. That's why this tobacco keeps the city's name and has a strong smoky flavor.