noun
General Slang
chalice
CHAL-iss · noun · slang
A water-pipe for smoking herb
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Definitions
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A ceremonial pipe (often a large water-pipe) used by Rastas to smoke ganja communally.
“Dem pass di chalice round di reasoning.”
by community
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chalice In A Sentence
Dem pass di chalice round di reasoning.
Origin & Usage
Rastafarian usage of English 'chalice' (cup), applied to the smoking pipe.
People Also Ask
What is a chalice in Rasta culture?
It's a water-pipe, often large and hand-made, used by Rastafarians to smoke ganja together during a reasoning.
Why is it called a chalice?
Rastas borrowed the English word 'chalice' (a ceremonial cup) to reflect the sacred, communal nature of the pipe.
How is a chalice used?
It is passed around a group as they smoke and reason together, similar to sharing a communal cup.
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