A straight-sided cigar with parallel walls, an open flat foot, and a rounded cap. Coronas, robustos, toros, and Churchills all belong to the category, which is defined by what it lacks: any taper along the body.
Why it matters
Parejos dominate production because they mold, bunch, and burn predictably, which is why blenders test a new recipe in one before committing it to a shaped format.
In context
"Keep the launch simple - three parejos, no figurados until year two."