1. pipes made from a white clay-like mineral, typically used for smoking tobacco
2. pieces or objects made from the white mineral meerschaum

Examples

• The antique shop displayed several ornate meerschaums in a glass case.
• His grandfather collected meerschaums from different European craftsmen.
• The carved meerschaums showed intricate designs of hunting scenes.
• These meerschaums were prized for their ability to color beautifully with use.
• The museum's tobacco exhibit featured meerschaums from the 19th century.
• He inherited a collection of meerschaums that had been in the family for generations.