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- [meer-shuh m, -shawm]
- /ˈmɪər ʃəm, -ʃɔm/
- /ˈmɪə.ʃəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [meer-shuh m, -shawm]
- /ˈmɪər ʃəm, -ʃɔm/
Definitions of meerschaum word
- noun meerschaum a mineral, hydrous magnesium silicate, H 4 Mg 2 Si 3 O 1 0 , occurring in white, claylike masses, used for ornamental carvings, for pipe bowls, etc.; sepiolite. 1
- noun meerschaum a tobacco pipe with a bowl made of this substance. 1
- noun meerschaum A soft white claylike material consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate, found chiefly in Turkey. 1
- noun meerschaum type of mineral 1
- noun meerschaum a white, yellowish, or pink compact earthy mineral consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate: used to make tobacco pipes and as a building stone. Formula: Mg2Si3O6(OH)4 0
- noun meerschaum a tobacco pipe having a bowl made of this mineral 0
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Origin of meerschaum
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85; < German Meerschaum, equivalent to Meer sea (see mere2) + Schaum foam
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Parts of speech for Meerschaum
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meerschaum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- what is meerschaum?
- how to clean meerschaum?
- how to break in a meerschaum pipe?
- what does meerschaum mean?
- how to clean a meerschaum pipe?
- what is meerschaum made of?
- what is a meerschaum pipe?
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