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cheroot

Syllabification: (che·root)
Pronunciation: /SHəˈro͞ot/
Definition of cheroot

noun

  • a cigar with both ends open and untapered.

Origin:

late 17th century: from French cheroute, from Tamil curuṭṭu 'roll of tobacco'

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