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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