Meaning of cigar in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /səˈɡɑr/

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  1. Noun

    cigar

    Etymology

    early 18th century: from French cigare, or from Spanish cigarro, probably from Mayan sik'ar‘smoking’

    Definitions

    1. a roll of tobacco for smoking

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