单词 | golden leaf tobacco |
释义 | > as lemmasgolden leaf tobacco golden leaf n. (a) a type of tobacco grown and cured in such a way as to produce a golden colour and milder flavour than traditional dark-leaf varieties (cf. sense A. 2c); also more fully golden leaf tobacco; (b) (with the) tobacco, esp. considered as a profitable commodity. ΚΠ 1832 Genessee Farmer (Rochester, N.Y.) 18 Feb. 56/2 The late Gov. De Witt Clinton..recommended to the people of the State of New York, the culture of the Golden Leaf Tobacco, as a matter of great interest. 1845 North Amer. & Daily Advertiser (Philadelphia) 15 Apr. (advt.) Tobacco—30 packages J Thomas' superior golden leaf landing and for sale. 1892 Eng. Illustr Mag. Jan. 299 The famous cockney confines his graphic chapter on the treatment of the golden leaf in England to its preparation for pipes. 1937 William & Mary Coll. Q. Hist. Mag. 17 9 Many a fortune was built on the marketing of the golden leaf. 1940 Virginia: Guide to Old Dominion (Federal Writers' Project) i. 87 Wharves that welcomed ships of commerce ready to exchange the luxuries of Europe for a cargo of golden leaf. 2017 Sunday Times (S. Afr.) (Nexis) 30 Apr. Tobacco companies are moving towards e-cigarettes, but there is still a demand for the golden leaf. < as lemmas |
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