Meaning of cigarette in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌsɪɡəˈrɛt/

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  1. Noun

    cigarette

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from French, diminutive of cigare (see cigar)

    Definitions

    1. finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper

    Examples

    • « for smoking »

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