powwow

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noun

Plural noun:

powwowspow wowpow-wowpau wau

1.
A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.
2.
A Native American shaman. [from 17th c.]
3.
A Native American council or meeting.
4.
(informal)A short, private conference. [from 19th c.]
5.
(Canada, US)A large gathering during which Indigenous songs and dances are showcased for an audience, essentially a recital or concert. Often also doubles as a fundraiser, or can be held in conjunction with a non-indigenous fair or exhibition in order to attract a large crowd, as at the Calgary Stampede and K-Days.
6.
A tradition of folk magic practiced by the Pennsylvania Dutch.

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verb

V_es/s

powwows

V_ing/Gerund

powwowing

V_ed/pp

powwowedpow wow

1.
(intransitive)(intransitive, of Native Americans) To hold a meeting; to gather together in council.
2.
(intransitive)(intransitive, of Native Americans and by extension other groups, such as the Pennsylvania Dutch) To conduct a ritual in which magic is used.
3.
(informal, intransitive, offensive, often)(informal, intransitive, often offensive) To hold a private conference.

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From an language, probably pauwau (he uses divination; he practices magic or sorcery) or powwáw (sorcerer, shaman), ultimately from *pawe·wa (one who dreams).