burley

Burley is a term with multiple uses in tobacco, geography, and as a surname. The most widely known reference is Burley tobacco, a light air-cured tobacco leaf used in many cigarette blends and pipe tobaccos. Burley leaves are typically light brown, with a mild to nutty aroma and a relatively high nicotine content compared with other air-cured tobaccos.

The Burley tobacco variety originated in the United States in the 19th century and was named after Burley, Kentucky, where it was developed and popularized. It is commonly grown in the United States and exported to other markets, and it remains a core component of many American-style blends, usually paired with other tobaccos to balance flavor and strength.

Geographically, Burley is the name of several places in North America and the United Kingdom. Notably, Burley, Idaho is a city in Cassia County, and Burley, Hampshire is a village and civil parish in the New Forest district of England.

Burley is also a surname, appearing in various English-speaking countries and borne by individuals in historical and contemporary contexts.