Hookah, what does this mean to you?

I came across the word hookah and this sounded like something I read or heard long back. Where did I hear that name?
The Hookah-Smoking Caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland. (See the pic below)

As you can see, the catapillar is holding a device - that’s the hooka

Definition

=> A device (in the form of a large water pipe) used for smoking substances like herbal fruits. These tobacco mixtures, referred as argreelay in arabic, comes in all kind of flavors and smells really good.
Hookah pipes, also known as shisha (Hookah Shisha) or narghile, is believed to originate from the Middle Eastern and South Asian continents. It is often used as a social after-meal activity (shared among several people) or by one people (solo hookah).

Is there any risk?

=> As any tobacco-based substances, smokers are surely exposed to risks stemming from nicotine, tar and carbon monoxide

I will end by saying a cliche (like “the cigar is just for looks” by John Chow)

I don’t smoke and neither should you. If you do smoke, then I recommend you make a New Year’s resolution to quit.

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