Kalian (Noun)
Meaning
An oriental tobacco pipe with a long flexible tube connected to a container where the smoke is cooled by passing through water; "a bipolar world with the hookah and Turkish coffee versus hamburgers and Coca Cola".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The traditional café served an assortment of teas and coffee, along with a meticulously prepared kalian for those seeking a more unique experience.
- In a blend of old-world charm and modern indulgence, the hookah lounge offered an array of flavored tobaccos, each paired with a kalian of exceptional craftsmanship.
- Authentic Middle Eastern restaurants often adorn their tables with intricately designed kalians, encouraging patrons to savor the culture along with the smoke.
- Smoke wafted through the room as guests gathered around the low table, passing the kalian in a shared experience of laughter and conversation.
- Rich aromas of fruit and spice wafted from the kalian as the owner expertly combined exotic tobaccos and added a splash of rosewater.