Associations to the word «Calumet»

Wiktionary

CALUMET, noun. A clay tobacco-pipe used by American Indians, especially as a symbol of truce or peace.

Dictionary definition

CALUMET, noun. A highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace).

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley