Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
calumet
Noun
/ˈkæl.jʊ.mɛt/
Definition
A calumet is a ceremonial smoking pipe used by various Native American tribes, often as a symbol of peace or a means to seal treaties.
Examples
- The chiefs met to smoke the calumet as a sign of their peaceful intentions.
- A beautifully crafted calumet was displayed during the cultural festival.
Meaning
The term ‘calumet’ encompasses both the physical object and its cultural significance in rituals and diplomacy among Indigenous peoples.
Synonyms
- Peace pipe
- Ceremonial pipe
