Plural of chillum; multiple smoking pipes used in South Asian traditions, or multiple instances of chillum-smoking.
Standard English plural formation of 'chillum' (from Hindi 'chillum') by adding the '-s' suffix. The singular form derives from Sanskrit and Hindi linguistic roots documenting these smoking implements that were used across South Asia for centuries before European contact.
English loves to make plurals by just adding '-s,' and 'chillums' is a perfect example of how we absorbed an entirely foreign word but then made it obey English grammar rules! It's like English saying, 'Sure, we'll take your word, but we're making it plural our way.'
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