Cigar Definitions,
Glossary and Terms for the letter F
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Fermentation
The process during which cigar tobacco,
through self-generated heat, gives off nicotine and
other compounds, turns color and gains much of its
flavor. Also called curing, sweating
and mulling.
Figuardo
A cigar that is not a straight-sided
cylinder such as a Pyramid or Torpedo.
Filler
The blend of tobacco in the center
of the cigar surrounded by the binder and then the
wrapper. The heart of a cigar's flavor.
Finished Head
The head of a cigar that has been formed
by the wrapper leaf, not a separate cap.
Flathead
A cigar whose head is not rounded,
but flat.
Foot
The end of the cigar that is lit. Also
cxalled the tuck end.
Alphabetical Listing:
A
B C
D E
F G
H I
J K
L M
N O
P Q
R S
T U
V W
X Y
Z |
