1. Plural of cavendish; a type of tobacco that has been sweetened and pressed into cakes or plugs.
Usage: chiefly historical or specialized in tobacco trade
2. Plural of Cavendish; a surname, notably associated with the Cavendish family of English nobility.
Usage: proper noun; used as a family name

Examples

• The tobacconist stocked several varieties of cavendishes from different manufacturers.
• Cavendishes were popular among pipe smokers in the 19th century.
• The shop displayed dark and light cavendishes in sealed tins.
• Many collectors seek vintage cavendishes for their historical value.
• The Cavendishes held significant influence in English politics for centuries.