Associations to the word «Meerschaum»

Wiktionary

MEERSCHAUM, noun. (uncountable) A soft white mineral, chiefly used for smoking-pipes and cigar holders.
MEERSCHAUM, noun. (countable) A smoking-pipe made from meerschaum.

Dictionary definition

MEERSCHAUM, noun. A white clayey mineral.
MEERSCHAUM, noun. A pipe having a bowl made of meerschaum.

Wise words

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Ernest Hemingway