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Glossary

Barber-pole

  • Noun
A cigar that intertwines two wrappers in the form of ascending, or descending, helical stripes. Also known as "candy canes" and "double wraps."
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Arapiraca

Arapiraca

Ahr-Rah-Pih-RAH-Kah | Noun

A type of cigar tobacco grown in Brazil’s northeastern coast. It produces a very dark, oily leaf. The seed variety is also being grown now …
Vitola

Vitola

Vit-Oh-Lah | Noun

A cigar factory term for a cigar shape. Robusto and corona are two examples of vitolas.
Doghouse

Doghouse

The top vent in a tobacco curing barn. It remains open, to encourage air flow.