Tembakau tengkuk

from indonesia

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From indonesia

Definition

A type of tobacco of medium or average quality, typically categorized between premium and low-grade varieties.

Etymology

A compound of 'tembakau', derived from the Portuguese 'tabaco', and 'tengkuk', referring to the nape of the neck. This term is a local metaphor for medium-quality tobacco often tucked into the nape or neck area by farmers.

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