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hu·mi·dor

(hyo͞o′mĭ-dôr′)

A container designed for storing cigars or other tobacco products at a constant level of humidity.

[From humid (on the model of cuspidor).]

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humidor

(ˈhjuːmɪˌdɔː)

(Furniture) a humid place or container for storing cigars, tobacco, etc

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hu•mi•dor

(ˈhyu mɪˌdɔr; often ˈyu-)

n.

a container specially fitted to keep cigars or other items of tobacco moist.

[1900–05; humid + -or²]

Translations

humidori

humidor

n → Feuchtraum m

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However, that was not to be as the Darley-bred son of Authorized, ridden for the first time by former Godolphin pilot Kerrin McEvoy, was out-run in the final furlong by Group 1 Australian Cup scorer, Humidor.

Mixed fortunes for Godolphin Down Under

The riders appeared not to notice the flag man on the track and the race carried on, the George Baker-trained Humidor passing the post first in the hands of James Doyle, in a race worth PS25,000.

Jockeys are cleared in flag mix-up

The hot item was a one-of-a-kind handcrafted humidor packed with Montecristo cigars that fetched $235,000.

Cuba humidor auction tops $1.1M in Havana

HUMIDOR can end a two-year barren spell with victory in the Prestwold Conditions Stakes at Leicester.

Humidor to earn Baker a crust in the Prestwold Conditions Stakes

LEICESTER: 2.20 Freemason, 2.40 Rebellious Guest, 3.20 Kantara Castle, 3.50 Nautilus, 4.20 Dorset Cream, 4.50 HUMIDOR (NAP), 5.20 Rosselli.

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Humidor can end a twoyear barren spell with victory in the Prestwold Conditions Stakes at Leicester.

Victoire can get back on victory trail

He's certainly been upward with HUMIDOR (3.15) this year, sending his star sprinter to race twice at Mayday meaning the Group 1 placed horse is fighting fit for today.

LIGHT UP AT DONCASTER; WINNER MACHINE

A humidor displays dozens of cigars, some costing $38 each, from Honduras, the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua.

CUBA sues Michigan cigar lounge

1.50 Humidor; 2.20 Side Glance; 2.55 The Sydney Arms; 3.30 Spoken; 4.05 Ashbrittle; 4.40 Puzzlemaster; 5.15 Takitwo.

GARY NUTTING'S SELECTIONS

LEICESTER: 1.00 Orpen Arms, 1.30 Push Me, 2.00 Lady Florence, 2.30 Humidor, 3.00 Once More Dubai (nap), 3.30 Mabait, 4.00 Adventure Story, 4.30 Iron Out.

TODAY'S SELECTIONS KEMPTON: 2.10 Lush, [...]

Water Pillows provide an effective moisture source when cigars are away from a desktop humidor, says Dyer, adding that they often replace such unscientific means of humidification as soaked sponges or paper towels.