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pow·wow (po̵uwo̵u′)

noun

  1. a North American Indian medicine man or priest
  2. among North American Indians, a ceremony to conjure the cure of disease, success in war, etc., marked by feasting, dancing, etc.
  3. a conference of or with North American Indians
  4. Informal any conference or gathering

Etymology: < Narragansett & Massachusett powwaw, priest, orig., prob. “he dreams”

intransitive verb

  1. to hold a powwow
  2. Informal to confer

powwow* Synonyms

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powwow Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • circle: Across the river from the sweat lodges and the powwow circle, a wooded ridge provided a vantage point from which eagles watched.
  • dance: Winfrey explored the Navajo capital of Window Rock, and was honored with a powwow dance by the children of the tribe.

Noun used with modifier

  • family: It is a good idea to have a family powwow and get everyone involved.

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