# meerschaum

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈmɪər.ʃɔːm/

## Definitions
1. A soft white mineral, chiefly used for smoking-pipes and cigar holders.
2. A smoking-pipe made from meerschaum.

## Etymology
Borrowed from German Meerschaum (literally “sea foam”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/meerschaum