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Calumet (Kind of pipe for smoking used)

a kind of pipe for smoking, used by the North American Indians. The bowl is generally of stone, and the stem is ornamented with features, etc.

The calumet is the emblem of peace and hospitality. To refuse the offer of it is to make a proclamation of enmity or war, and to accept it is a sign of peace and friendship.