WordNet
n. a highly decorated ceremonial pipe of Amerindians; smoked on ceremonial occasions (especially as a token of peace) [syn: calumet, peace pipe]
Usage examples of "pipe of peace".
In front of the chiefs, a place of 6 feet diameter was clear, and the pipe of peace raised on forked sticks, about 6 or 8 inches from the ground, under which there was swansdown scattered.
Then, like a pipe of peace, he handed the breathing kit over to McKenzie.
The volume closes with the general smoking of the pipe of peace and the swearing of allegiance to England.
To appease the anger of the Master of Life and to bring joy back to his heart, let all the warriors wash their hands in the blood of a fawn and then, bearing presents and their pipes let them all go together to their elders, let them distribute the presents, and smoke with them the great pipe of peace and fraternity which will unite them for ever.