Meaning & use
Meerschaum
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A soft, white, claylike mineral used chiefly to make tobacco pipes and cigarette holders.
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He proudly displayed his collection of hand-carved meerschaum pipes.
Meerschaum pipes develop a rich amber color as they are smoked over time.
A note on using this word
The word comes from German 'Meerschaum', meaning 'sea foam', describing the mineral's light, foamy appearance.
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