powwow

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Synonyms: pow wow, pow-wow, bowwow, powpow, powow

Antonyms: pow wow, pow-wow, bowwow, powpow, powow

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Noun

1. A [[ritual]] conducted by a Native American shaman.
2. A Native American [[shaman]]. {{century|17}}
3. A [[Native American]] [[council]] or [[meeting]].
4. {{lb|en|informal}} A short, [[private]] conference. {{century|19}}
5. {{lb|en|North America}} 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 {{w|Calgary Stampede}} and {{w|K-Days}}.
6. A tradition of [[folk]] [[magic]] practiced by the [[Wikipedia:Pennsylvania Dutch|Pennsylvania Dutch]].

Verb

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

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