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cigarette

Syllabification: (cig·a·rette)
Pronunciation: /ˌsigəˈret, ˈsigəˌret/

(also cigaret)
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Definition of cigarette

noun

  • a thin cylinder of finely cut tobacco rolled in paper for smoking.
  • a cylinder containing a narcotic, herbs, or a medicated substance for smoking.

Origin:

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

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