Etymology The word cigar originally derives from the Mayan sikar ("to smoke rolled tobacco leaves"—from si'c, "tobacco"). The Spanish word, "cigarro" spans the gap between the Mayan and modern use. The English word came into general use in 1730.
Etymology The word cigar originally derives from the Mayan sikar ("to smoke rolled tobacco leaves"—from si'c "tobacco") The Spanish word "cigarro" spans the gap between the Mayan and modern use The English word came into general use in 1730