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  1. 1. n. A fine white claylike mineral, soft, and light enough when in dry masses to float in water. It is a hydrous silicate of magnesia, and is obtained chiefly in Asia Minor. It is manufacturd into tobacco pipes, cigar holders, etc. Also called sepiolite. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A tobacco pipe made of this mineral. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. a white clayey mineral Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. a pipe having a bowl made of meerschaum Source: wordnet
  5. 5. 1. (Min.) A fine white claylike mineral, soft, and light enough when in dry masses to float in water. It is a hydrous silicate of magnesia, and is obtained chiefly in Asia Minor. It is manufacturd into tobacco pipes, cigar holders, etc. Also called sepiolite. 2. A tobacco pipe made of this mineral. Source: webster
  6. 6. A fine white claylike mineral, soft, and light enough when indry masses to float in water. It is a hydrous silicate of magnesia,and is obtained chiefly in Asia Minor. It is manufacturd into tobaccopipes, cigar holders, etc. Also called sepiolite. Source: adambom
  7. 7. n:100 n. a white clayey mineral n. a pipe having a bowl made of meerschaum Source: ecdict

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