1. A type of dark, strong tobacco grown in Louisiana, used especially in pipe tobacco blends.
Usage: Usually used in plural or as a mass noun; Regional/specialized term in tobacco industry

Examples

• Perique tobacco is known for its distinctive flavor and aroma.
• The blend includes a small percentage of periques to add depth.
• Louisiana periques have been cultivated for over a century.
• Pipe smokers often seek out blends containing periques for their complexity.