peace pipe

/pis paɪp/
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Other forms: peace pipes

Definitions of peace pipe
  1. noun
    a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace)
    synonyms: calumet, pipe of peace
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    type of:
    pipe, tobacco pipe
    a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
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