cheroot

or she·root

[ shuh-root ]

noun

1. a cigar having open, untapered ends.

cheroot

/ ʃəˈruːt /

noun

1. a cigar with both ends cut off squarely

Word History and Origins

Origin of cheroot¹

First recorded in 1660–70, cheroot is from the Tamil word curuṭṭu roll (of tobacco)

Word History and Origins

Origin of cheroot¹

C17: from Tamil curuttu curl, roll

Example Sentences

The natives of Guiana use a tube or pipe not unlike a cheroot, made from the rind of the fruit of a species of palm.

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The odor of Seton's cheroot announced itself above the oriental perfume with which the place was laden.

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He looked for help to Madame Bill, who gazed at the smoke of her cheroot and seemed absent-minded.

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Sanders came out of the bungalow, his helmet on the back of his head, a cheroot tilted dizzily.

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From the house of suspicious appearance Mr. Jay betook himself to a cigar-divan, and read the magazines over a cheroot.

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