maduro
n.n. a type of cigar that is dark, strong, and usually made from a specific type of tobacco leaf.
n. a variety of cigar characterized by a dark, oily wrapper and a strong, full-bodied flavor profile. Typically refers to cigars made from the Maduro leaf, which is known for its high sugar content and rich taste.
He prefers a Maduro cigar after dinner.
The collector spent years searching for a rare Maduro cigar that had been aged in a humid room for over thirty years.
While many smokers prefer the lighter Habano, the Maduro offers a more intense experience, with notes of dark chocolate and spice that develop as the cigar burns through the wrapper.
Borrowed from Spanish maduro. Doublet of mature.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Last updated May 18, 2026