Meaning of cigarette in English

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 »