calumet

== English == === Etymology === From a Norman variant of Old French chalumeau (imported to Canada with Norman colonists), from Latin calamellus, diminutive of calamus (“reed”), from Ancient Greek κάλαμος (kálamos). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈkæljʊmɛt/ === Noun === calumet (plural calumets) A clay tobacco pipe used by Native Americans, especially as a symbol of truce or peace. ==== Synonyms ==== peace pipe pipe of peace ==== Translations ==== == French == === Etymology === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ka.ly.mɛ/ === Noun === calumet m (plural calumets) calumet (clay tobacco-pipe used by American Indians, especially as a symbol of truce or peace) ==== Derived terms ==== calumet de la paix === Further reading === “calumet”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012