stummel

noun

stum·​mel

ˈs(h)tu̇məl

plural -s

: the bowl and shank of a tobacco pipe

Word History

Etymology

German, literally, stump, butt, from Old High German stumbal stump, piece cut off; akin to Old English stæf staff

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