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chillum
What does chillum mean?
A traditional straight, funnel-shaped clay or stone pipe with no carb, smoked by cupping the hands around the base. Often used as a single-hit pipe.
"He packed the chillum and took the whole thing in one pull."
Origin
From Hindi 'chilam', a traditional South Asian smoking pipe.
Frequently asked questions
What is a chillum?
It's a straight, funnel-shaped pipe, traditionally clay or stone, with no carb hole, smoked by cupping your hands around the base.
Where does the chillum come from?
The word comes from Hindi 'chilam', and the pipe has long been used in South Asia, including by sadhus and holy men.
How do you smoke a chillum?
You pack it, cup your hands around the bottom to draw through, and usually take the hit in one draw, as it's a single-chamber pipe.
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