kalian
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of kalian
First recorded in 1825–35, kalian is from the Persian word qalyān
Example Sentences
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After all were settled, and their chuddars and veils carefully folded up and put aside by the slaves, then the kalian or water-pipe was brought in, each slave preparing the pipe for her own mistress.
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A servant brought the Khan a handsome kalian to smoke three times.
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They ride mostly on pads with their bedding and clothing under them, and their kalians and cooking utensils hanging at the sides.
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On arriving at a station they dismount, take a hasty cup of tea which is in readiness, and a few pulls at the kalian, or water-pipe.
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A neatly dressed attendant squats himself down on the shady side of the tent outside, and at ridiculously short intervals brings me in a newly primed kalian and a samovar of tea.
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