makhorka
Meanings
noun
- A coarse, strong type of tobacco (Nicotiana rustica), especially grown in Russia and Ukraine.
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Etymology
From Russian махо́рка (maxórka). The Russian term took its name from the Dutch city of Amersfoort, known for its tobacco industry.
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