The phrase "cigar shape" means something that looks like the long and narrow shape of a cigar, which is round at the ends and thicker in the middle. Full definition
Roll the leaves into cigar shaped rolls and chiffonade or cut into paper - thin strips (fieryfoodscentral.com)
Divide the black bean mixture between the tortillas and roll each into a tight cigar shape. (meatfreemondays.com)
These vegan kale spanakopita bites are a unique spin on traditional spanakopita, and assembled in individual cigar shapes, they're a fantastic holiday appetizer. (yupitsvegan.com)