1. A type of snuff made from a blend of tobacco and rose petals or other fragrant ingredients.
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• In the 18th century, maccoboy was a fashionable snuff among European nobility.
• The gentleman kept a small box of maccoboy in his waistcoat pocket.
• Maccoboy snuff was known for its pleasant floral aroma.
• The apothecary sold several varieties of maccoboy to wealthy customers.