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cheroot

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Cheroot (noun) means a cigar that has flat, square ends rather than pointed ones.

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A cigar that has flat, square ends rather than pointed ones.

"It was after nine now, and the room, scented with the acrid smoke of Westfield's cheroot, was stifling hot." — George Orwell (1934)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Probably comes from Portuguese charuto ("cigar"), from Tamil சுருட்டு (curuṭṭu, "roll (of tobacco)").

Rhymes for cheroot

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"cheroot" (noun) means a cigar that has flat, square ends rather than pointed ones.

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