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

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