peace pipe

noun

1. calumet.

peace pipe

noun

1. a long decorated pipe smoked by North American Indians on ceremonial occasions, esp as a token of peace Also calledcalumetpipe of peace

Word History and Origins

Origin of peace pipe¹

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

LeftHalfBack and Ben, two stalwart and valued readers--let's smoke the peace pipe, you two, eh?

From The Daily Beast

With the clock ticking, who will she pass the peace pipe to next?

From The Daily Beast

Both the War pipe and Peace pipe are the most sacred and the most highly valued of all the various kinds.

From Project Gutenberg

All day the fumes of the peace-pipe filled the hall, and threats and promises were made, and sealed with long strings of wampum.

From Project Gutenberg

One day he went to an Indian village, intending to smoke a peace pipe with the chief.

From Project Gutenberg

When the Indians first came to the house, they used to smoke the peace pipe with us, but later, they never did.

From Project Gutenberg

Before the dance the great white father was to speak to them; the peace pipe, also, was to be smoked.

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