makhorka

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A coarse, strong type of tobacco (Nicotiana rustica), especially grown in Russia and Ukraine.

Pronunciation

/məˈkɔː(ɹ)kə/ /məˈxɔː(ɹ)kə/

Word forms

makhorka makhorkas

Etymology

From Russian махо́рка (maxórka). The Russian term took its name from the Dutch city of Amersfoort, known for its tobacco industry.

Synonyms

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