Nicotian
/nɪˈkoʊʃən/noun
Relating to tobacco or the tobacco plant.
Did you know?The word comes from Jean Nicot, the French diplomat who promoted tobacco in 16th-century Europe, and his name later spawned the scientific family name behind nicotine.
Etymological Timeline
16th Century
French
Nicot
“A French surname, especially associated with Jean Nicot, diplomat and promoter of tobacco”
16th Century
Latin
Nicotiana
“The tobacco plant, named in honor of Nicot”
17th Century
English
nicotian
“Relating to tobacco or the tobacco plant”
Modern English
English
Nicotian
“Relating to tobacco or the tobacco plant”
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