Non plus ultra. A large handsome cigar made from the finest tobacco.

Escepcionales. Exceptionally large sized cigar.

Opera. A small after-dinner cigar about 3¼″ long.

Princesses. Like the Opera, but thinner.

Coquettas. Flirt; 3½″ long.

Brevas. A short, thick cigar.

Noblesse. The largest and most expensive cigars.

In addition to the above there is a multitude of trade names, such as Club House, Hoffman House, Rothschilds, Invincibles, Perfectos, etc., etc. Some of these terms merely denote particular brands put out by certain makers and to distinguish their products. The Spanish terms refer to the cigar itself and not to the maker. They may be used by any maker, and no longer refer to any standard of excellence.

(See [references end of Chapter XV])