noun
- Plural of kalian; water pipes or hookahs used for smoking tobacco or other substances.
Usage: Also spelled 'kaliáns' or 'qalians'; primarily used in Middle Eastern and South Asian contexts.; The singular form is 'kalian'.
Examples
- The café displayed several ornate kalians along the back wall.
- Guests gathered around the kalians to enjoy flavored tobacco.
- Traditional kalians are often made with brass and glass components.
- The shop sold both modern and antique kalians to collectors.
- In some Middle Eastern countries, kalians are a common social fixture.