Advertisement
Advertisement
meerschaum
[ meer-shuhm, -shawm ]
noun
- a mineral, hydrous magnesium silicate, H 4 Mg 2 Si 3 O 1 0 , occurring in white, claylike masses, used for ornamental carvings, for pipe bowls, etc.; sepiolite.
- a tobacco pipe with a bowl made of this substance.
meerschaum
/ ˈmɪəʃəm /
noun
- Also calledsepiolite a white, yellowish, or pink compact earthy mineral consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate: used to make tobacco pipes and as a building stone. Formula: Mg 2 Si 3 O 6 (OH) 4
- a tobacco pipe having a bowl made of this mineral
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of meerschaum1
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of meerschaum1
Discover More
Example Sentences
Non-meerschaum smokers may not know what a delicate task this is, but once well begun the rest is comparatively easy.
It was a windy night and a sudden gust blew his tall hat into the river, and after it unfortunately dropped the meerschaum.
To colour a meerschaum was the ambition of smokers, swearing was considered neither low nor vulgar, and snuffing was fashionable.
Many a fine meerschaum keeps up its cheerful fire on a shilling a-week.
A German receiver can be washed out like a teacup, and the oil collected is of value, but a meerschaum should never be wetted.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[tawr-choo-uhs ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse