DCHP-1 Online
stem 
n. an Indian ceremonial pipe.
See also: calumet of peace
- 1806 (1897) Two Crows [took] the lead with the stem of ceremony which he continually held out before him, never allowing it to touch either his own or any other horse.
- 1913 Amongst the things sent out to meet Loud Voice was his great ceremonial calumet and and decorated stem. . . .
- 1951 (1952) [Glossary] Stem: Indian ceremonial pipe.
- 1806 (1897) Two Crows [took] the lead with the stem of ceremony which he continually held out before him, never allowing it to touch either his own or any other horse.