Cigar

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɑː(ɹ)

Origin

From Spanish cigarro, of uncertain origin; perhaps from cigarra ("cicada") or from a language, see siyar ("to smoke tobacco leaves").

Full definition of cigar

Noun

1. Tobacco, rolled and wrapped with an outer covering of tobacco leaves, intended to be smoked.
• 1907, w, The Younger Set Chapter 3, Long after his cigar burnt bitter, he sat with eyes fixed on the blaze. When the flames at last began to flicker and subside, his lids fluttered, then drooped ; … .
• 1963, Margery Allingham, The China Governess Chapter 5, A waiter brought his aperitif, which was a small scotch and soda, and as he sipped it gratefully he sighed.
     â€˜Civilized,’ he said to Mr. Campion. ‘Humanizing.’ … ‘Cigars and summer days and women in big hats with swansdown face-powder, that's what it reminds me of.’

Synonyms

• stogie

Anagrams

• Craig