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calumet

Pronunciation: /ˈkaljʊmɛt/
Definition of calumet

noun

  • a North American Indian peace 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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