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I was always curious about this line of cigars. I've bought a box of Dauphins, a couple boxes of Rois, and am sure that some Des Dieuxs are in my future...but then I ask myself about the meanings of the cigars...someone help me out...please!

Des Dieux - of gods? Bishop?

Dauphin - Heir?

Depute - Deputy? Delegate?

Gourmet - I think it's staring me in the face...I think?

Prince - Prince

Roi - King

Marie - Mayor?

Thanks for the help in advance,

Stumpy.

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I was always curious about this line of cigars. I've bought a box of Dauphins, a couple boxes of Rois, and am sure that some Des Dieuxs are in my future...but then I ask myself about the meanings of the cigars...someone help me out...please!

Des Dieux - Of the Gods

Dauphin - Heir, as Heir to the throne

Depute - An elected politician

Gourmet - one who enjoys fine foods ands wines.

Prince - Prince

Roi - King

Marie - Mayor

Thanks for the help in advance,

Stumpy.

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If I may...stand back, I am an American!

Dauphin - Dolphin

Depute - Works in the Sheriff's office

Gourmet - When you go to Red Lobster

Prince - 80s pop star

Roi - My next door neighbor

Marie - My cousin Marie,

or alternatively "maire" which is a female horse?

And of course:

Des Dieux - :mellow:

Thank you, I'm here all week. :(

Otherwise, I believe the posters above me are on the right track.

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Thank you, I'm here all week. :(

Otherwise, I believe the posters above me are on the right track.

:mellow:

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dauphin means dolphin, but were used as a title to the heir of the throne of France , "Dauphin de France". The title comes from the Coat of arms which contains two dolphins. For the history geeks its actually not a french title, but comes from the Count of Vienne, which had dolphins (and used the title) on his cote of arms.

So the word, strictly, means dolphin.

just for the history/language buffs, the term "Gourmet" actually comes from the wine industry as a well educated wine dealer.

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dauphin means dolphin, but were used as a title to the heir of the throne of France , "Dauphin de France". The title comes from the Coat of arms which contains two dolphins. For the history geeks its actually not a french title, but comes from the Count of Vienne, which had dolphins (and used the title) on his cote of arms.

So the word, strictly, means dolphin.

just for the history/language buffs, the term "Gourmet" actually comes from the wine industry as a well educated wine dealer.

I'll admit to being enough of a nerd to really appreciate this post! Great addition! :(

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I'll admit to being enough of a nerd to really appreciate this post! Great addition! :rotfl:

:mellow: Nerd=?

As a history buff, Could I have a transcript on the meaning of this word ?? :(

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:D Nerd=?

As a history buff, Could I have a transcript on the meaning of this word ?? :(

you need to read "If I Ran the Zoo" by Dr. Seuss ;)

cheers

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Wait! Wait!

Guys, guys, listen up!

So, "hoyo" means "a hole", right? ;)

It means that "Le Hoyo Des Dieux" is "Hole of the Gods"? :(

Is it just me, or does it make the entire line sound very dirty? :D

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Wait! Wait!

Guys, guys, listen up!

So, "hoyo" means "a hole", right? ;)

It means that "Le Hoyo Des Dieux" is "Hole of the Gods"? :(

Is it just me, or does it make the entire line sound very dirty? :D

I prefer to think of "hoyo" as valley although I think you're correct about the direct translation. But now that you bring it up I'm thrilled I didn't mispell Hoyo de Pute.... :o

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Thank You!!! Seems like I was close on most...but it's nice to have an authority toremove all doubt! Thanks Laficion! :(

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dauphin means dolphin, but were used as a title to the heir of the throne of France , "Dauphin de France". The title comes from the Coat of arms which contains two dolphins. For the history geeks its actually not a french title, but comes from the Count of Vienne, which had dolphins (and used the title) on his cote of arms.

So the word, strictly, means dolphin.

just for the history/language buffs, the term "Gourmet" actually comes from the wine industry as a well educated wine dealer.

Thanks Sandholm! You can count me amongst the history/language buffs...not nerd...not sure of the entemology but I definitely prefer buff!

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I prefer to think of "hoyo" as valley although I think you're correct about the direct translation. But now that you bring it up I'm thrilled I didn't mispell Hoyo de Pute.... :(

Personally, I find it quite funny when Lisa/Smithy typo Hoyo Depute in LFTH! :D

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Thank you, I'm here all week. :)

Otherwise, I believe the posters above me are on the right track.

:):rotfl: Made my day !

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Thank you, I'm here all week. :cigar:

Otherwise, I believe the posters above me are on the right track.

LOL :lol::P

Btw: How's the veal???

Rick

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dauphin means dolphin, but were used as a title to the heir of the throne of France , "Dauphin de France". The title comes from the Coat of arms which contains two dolphins. For the history geeks its actually not a french title, but comes from the Count of Vienne, which had dolphins (and used the title) on his cote of arms.

Sorry but you're making a mistake here. The title Dauphin de Viennois is 100% french, Vienne is a french city in a region called "le Dauphiné" (in the center-East of France).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin_of_France

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Sorry but you're making a mistake here. The title Dauphin de Viennois is 100% french, Vienne is a french city in a region called "le Dauphiné" (in the center-East of France).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin_of_France

sorry, my hand-mind had a bit of miss communication there, I meant to write "Its not a royal title, but comes from the Count of Vienne". As you say, Vienne is in France, Vienna is in Austria.

Thanks

cheers

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