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KINNIKINIC
Noun
kinnikinic (usually uncountable, plural kinnikinics)
Alternative form of kinnikinnick (mixture which is smoked).
Alternative form of kinnikinnick (any of the plants used in this mixture).
Source: Wiktionary
Kin`ni*ki*nic", n. Etym: [Indian, literally, a mixture.]
Definition: Prepared leaves or bark of certain plants; -- used by the Indians of the Northwest for smoking, either mixed with tobacco or as a substitute for it. Also, a plant so used, as the osier cornel (Cornus stolonijra), and the bearberry (Arctostaphylus Uva-ursi). [Spelled also kinnickinnick and killikinick.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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