noun Uncommon

Cavendish

KA-vuhn-dihsh

Cavendish (noun) means a type of leaf tobacco that's been sweetened and pressed into cakes or plugs. Example: “He preferred a rich, sweet Cavendish tobacco for his pipe.”

noun

A type of leaf tobacco that's been sweetened and pressed into cakes or plugs.

"He preferred a rich, sweet Cavendish tobacco for his pipe."

How to use Cavendish

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMainly known today as a variety of pipe tobacco, or as the name behind the common Cavendish banana.

Word forms

Cavendishes plural

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Etymology

The tobacco is named after William Cavendish; the popular Cavendish banana is likewise named after a different Duke of Devonshire from the same family.

Rhymes for Cavendish

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Cavendish” mean?

The word “Cavendish” means a type of leaf tobacco that's been sweetened and pressed into cakes or plugs. In plain terms, mainly known today as a variety of pipe tobacco, or as the name behind the common Cavendish banana.

How do you pronounce “Cavendish”?

“Cavendish” is pronounced KA-vuhn-dihsh (/ˈkævəndɪʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Cavendish” in a sentence?

Here is “Cavendish” used in a sentence: “He preferred a rich, sweet Cavendish tobacco for his pipe.”

What part of speech is “Cavendish”?

“Cavendish” is a noun.

Is “Cavendish” a common word?

“Cavendish” is an uncommon word in modern English.