What is another word for hookah?
Pronunciation: [hˈʊkə] (IPA) 
Hookah, also known as shisha or water pipe, is a popular smoking device that originated in India. While the word "hookah" is the most commonly used term to describe this device, there are several other synonyms that people use depending on their location and cultural background. In the Middle East, for example, it is often referred to as a narghile or argileh. In Turkey, it is called a nargilem. In Egypt, it is known as a sheesha or shesha. In Persia, it is called a qalyan. Regardless of the name used, the device functions the same way and is used for smoking flavored tobacco through a hose and water.
