Cigarillo

/ˌsɪɡəˈrɪloʊ/ noun

Definition

A small, thin cigar, shorter and thinner than a regular cigar but larger than a cigarette.

Etymology

From Spanish cigarrillo, diminutive of cigarro, meaning a small cigar; the -illo suffix is the Spanish diminutive form.

Kelly Says

Cigarillos occupy a unique middle ground in smoking—they're popular worldwide because they cost less than premium cigars but deliver more tobacco flavor than cigarettes, and many come in flavored varieties.

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