smoking ceremonies

A form of smoking ceremony — An ancient custom among Indigenous Australians that involves burning various native plants to produce smoke, performed at major events, such as births and deaths, or to welcome important visitors.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of smoking ceremony
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smoking ceremonies. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smoking%20ceremonies

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“smoking ceremonies.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/smoking%20ceremonies. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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