meerschaum
English
noun
Definitions
- (uncountable) A soft white mineral, chiefly used for smoking-pipes and cigar holders.
- (countable) A smoking-pipe made from meerschaum.
Etymology
Borrowed from German Meerschaum (sea foam).
Origin
German (Berlin)
Meerschaum
Gloss
sea foam
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
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Cognates and derived terms
- Meer German
- Meerschaum German
- Schaum German