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manitou Definition

☆ mani·tou (man′ə to̵̅o̅′)

noun

any of various spirits or supernatural forces believed in by the Algonquian Indians and variously conceived of as nature spirits of both good and evil influence

Etymology: Fr, replacing earlier manito, etc. < Delaware manēt˙u: cf. Ojibwa manidoo

Browse dictionary entries near manitou

  1. ‹ Manitoba
  2. ‹ Manisa
  3. ‹ Manipur
  4. ‹ manipulator
  5. ‹ manipulation
  6. ‹ manipulate
  7. ‹ manipular
  8. ‹ maniple
  9. ‹ manioc
  10. ‹ Manila rope
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