Definition of "burley" [burley]

• A light-colored tobacco grown chiefly in Kentucky and used especially in making cigarettes. (noun)

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• "U.S. tobacco supporters complain that the law overreached to cover American burley, which is laced with flavors to smooth its harsh taste."
• "a whole flying-fish, make his line ready for casting, and then throw over some "burley" -- half a dozen flying-fish chopped into small pieces."
• "Suddenly, just as my companion had thrown another handful of 'burley' into the water, three big blue groper rose to the surface almost together, and, swallowing the crushed-up crab, began swimming round and round the edges of the pool eagerly seeking for more."