Associations to the word «Powwow»

Wiktionary

POWWOW, noun. A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.
POWWOW, noun. A Native American shaman.
POWWOW, noun. A Native American council or meeting.
POWWOW, noun. (informal) A short, private conference.
POWWOW, verb. (intransitive) (of Native Americans) To hold a meeting; to gather together in council.
POWWOW, verb. (intransitive) (of Native Americans and by extension other groups, such as the Pennsylvania Dutch) To conduct a ritual in which magic is used.
POWWOW, verb. (informal) (intransitive) To hold a private conference.

Dictionary definition

POWWOW, noun. (informal) a quick private conference.
POWWOW, noun. A council of or with Native Americans.
POWWOW, verb. Hold a powwow, talk, conference or meeting.

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