meerschaum
Meaning
- (uncountable) A soft white mineral, chiefly used for smoking-pipes and cigar holders.
- (countable) A smoking-pipe made from meerschaum.
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈmɪər.ʃɔːm/
Etymology
Borrowed from German Meerschaum (literally “sea foam”).
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