pipe clay

noun

: highly plastic grayish-white clay used especially in making tobacco pipes and for whitening leather

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While dating the large paintings is difficult, the researchers found that a number of images of Rainbow Serpents were rendered on top of older paintings in white pipe clay (kaolin). Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pipe clay was in 1732

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“Pipe clay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pipe%20clay. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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