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单词 calumet
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Definition of calumet in English:

calumet

noun ˈkaljʊmɛtˈkæljəˌmɛt
  • A North American Indian peace pipe.

    (北美印第安人的)和平烟斗

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The calumet was a tobacco pipe, highly revered by the Illinois, which could be used to end disputes, strengthen alliances, and ensure peaceful relationships with strangers.
    • This calumet or ceremonial reed pipe is one of a number of pipes the Boston Museum received from the Peale Museum.
    • Before Hiawatha's story begins, we are introduced to the Master of Life and one of his gifts to mortals, the red pipe stone, from which the calumet or peace pipe is made.
    Synonyms
    tobacco pipe, briar, briar pipe, meerschaum, clay pipe

Origin

Late 17th century: from French, from late Latin calamellus 'little reed', diminutive of Latin calamus (referring to the pipe's reed stem).

Definition of calumet in US English:

calumet

nounˈkalyəˌmetˈkæljəˌmɛt
  • A North American Indian peace pipe.

    (北美印第安人的)和平烟斗

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This calumet or ceremonial reed pipe is one of a number of pipes the Boston Museum received from the Peale Museum.
    • Before Hiawatha's story begins, we are introduced to the Master of Life and one of his gifts to mortals, the red pipe stone, from which the calumet or peace pipe is made.
    • The calumet was a tobacco pipe, highly revered by the Illinois, which could be used to end disputes, strengthen alliances, and ensure peaceful relationships with strangers.
    Synonyms
    tobacco pipe, briar, briar pipe, meerschaum, clay pipe

Origin

Late 17th century: from French, from late Latin calamellus ‘little reed’, diminutive of Latin calamus (referring to the pipe's reed stem).

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