Etymology

meerschaum

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Today it means: A soft white mineral, chiefly used for smoking-pipes and cigar holders. Full definition →

German Meerschaum
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  1. German · borrowed fromMeerschaum
  2. English todaymeerschaum

Borrowed from German Meerschaum (literally “sea foam”).

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