Etymology

snus

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Today it means: A type of tobacco snuff consumed in the form of a moist powder which is placed under the (usually upper) lip, without chewing, for extended periods of time. Full definition →

Swedish snus
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  1. Swedish · borrowed fromsnus
  2. Swedish · borrowed fromsnus
  3. English todaysnus

Borrowed from Swedish snus.

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