noun
- a soft red stone traditionally used by Native Americans to make tobacco pipes
Usage: also called catlinite
Examples
- The sacred pipestone quarries in Minnesota have been used for centuries.
- Native American artisans carved ceremonial pipes from the red pipestone.
- The museum displayed beautiful examples of pipestone craftsmanship.
- Pipestone is found primarily in southwestern Minnesota.
- The peace pipe was carved from traditional pipestone.
- Quarrying pipestone requires special permits and cultural sensitivity.