"hair pipe" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hair pipes [plural]
Etymology: Obscure, possibly from hair + pipe, as a description of one of its uses. Earliest known usage from 1767. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|hair|pipe}} hair + pipe Head templates: {{en-noun}} hair pipe (plural hair pipes)
  1. A type of long, cylindrical bead from North America used in the creation of personal adornments, principally by Native Americans. Wikipedia link: hair pipe Categories (topical): Jewelry Categories (place): Native Americans Synonyms: hair-pipe, hairpipe

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