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Definition of nicotiana

nicotiana

/nɪˌkoʊʃiˈænə/
ni · co · ti · a · na
Plural:nicotianas
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• noun

1

Any plant of the nightshade family belonging to the genus Nicotiana, native primarily to the Americas and Australasia, widely cultivated for its leaves (tobacco) or grown in gardens as ornamental plants known for their fragrant, tubular flowers.

Example

"We planted flowering nicotiana around the patio to enjoy its sweet fragrance during the warm summer evenings."

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• Rhymes for nicotiana

• Nearby Words

nice
nickel
nicosia
nicotiana
nidularium
nierembergia
nigella

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin 'Nicotiana', named in honor of Jean Nicot, a 16th-century French ambassador to Portugal who famously introduced tobacco to the French court.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nicotiana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nicotiana
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