nicotian Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ni*co"tian noun

Etymology

F. nicotiane; -- so called from Nicot, who introduced it into France, a.d. 150.

Definitions

1. Tobacco. R. B. Jonson.

Ni*co"tian adjective

Definitions

1. Pertaining to, or derived from, tobacco. R. Bp. Hall.

Ni*co"ti*an noun

Etymology

NL. See Nicotian.

Definitions

1. (Bot.) A genus of American and Asiatic solanaceous herbs, with viscid foliage and funnel-shaped blossoms. Several species yield tobacco. See Tobacco.