From which of the following sources is it believed that the word tobacco originated?
A) It was the name of the native tribe that gave it to Columbus.
B) It was the name of a town in Mexico where the herb was extensively used.
C) It was the scientific name of the plant whose leaves are used.
D) It was the scientific name of the chemical contained in the leaf of the plant.

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The word "tobacco" is believed to have originated from Tabaco, a town in Mexico where the herb was extensively used. This name was then adopted by Europeans following their contact with the Americas.

From Which of the Following Sources Is It Believed That