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Noun nicotiana tabacum has 1 sense
- common tobacco, Nicotiana tabacum - tall erect South American herb with large ovate leaves and terminal clusters of tubular white or pink flowers; cultivated for its leaves
--1 is a kind of tobacco
--1 is a substance of tobacco, baccy
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Nicotiana tabacum
Description:
Nicotiana tabacum is a species of flowering plant in the nightshade family Solanaceae. It is commonly known as tobacco. This plant is cultivated worldwide for its leaves, which are used for smoking, chewing, or in the production of cigars, cigarettes, and various tobacco products.
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Sense 1: Plant Species
In the botanical context, Nicotiana tabacum refers to the specific plant species within the genus Nicotiana. It is characterized by its large, broad leaves and clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers.
Sample Sentence: The Nicotiana tabacum plant is native to the Americas and was historically used by indigenous cultures for various purposes.
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Sense 2: Tobacco Product
Nicotiana tabacum is also commonly used to refer to the tobacco product derived from the leaves of the plant. Tobacco is primarily consumed by smoking, chewing, or as an ingredient in various tobacco-related products.
Sample Sentence: My grandfather used to smoke a pipe filled with Nicotiana tabacum, enjoying the rich aroma and flavor.
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