cigar
UK: sɪˈɡɑː | US: sɪˈɡɑːr
n. a cylinder of tobacco rolled in tobacco leaves for smoking
cigar = cig<smoke> + ar<noun suffix>
- cig<smoke>: Derived from Spanish "cigarro," likely from Mayan "siyar" (to smoke rolled tobacco leaves).
- ar<noun suffix>: A common suffix in Spanish nouns, indicating the object or result of an action.
Etymology Origin:
The word "cigar" traces back to the Spanish "cigarro," which may have originated from the Mayan term "siyar," meaning "to smoke rolled tobacco." Spanish colonists adopted the term during their interactions with indigenous peoples in the Americas. The "-ar" suffix is typical in Spanish, forming nouns from verbs. Over time, "cigar" entered English in the 18th century, retaining its original spelling and meaning.
He lit a cigar and leaned back in his chair.
The aroma of a fine cigar filled the room.
She gifted him a box of imported Cuban cigars.
Cigar smoke curled lazily in the evening air.
The shop specializes in rare and vintage cigars.