cork tip en · NOUN
Etymology
Descriptive: Cigarettes filters were originally made of cork and used to prevent tobacco flakes from getting on the smoker's tongue. Many tips are still patterned to look like cork.
Meanings
- (obsolete) an early type of cigarette tip
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cork tips | Number=Plur | lexicographic |