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The correct spelling is powwow. A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.
- 2.A Native American shaman.
- 3.A Native American council or meeting.
- 4.A short, private conference.
- 5.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-indigneous fair or exhibition in order to attract a large crowd, as at the Calgary Stampede and K-Days.
verb
- 1.(of Native Americans) To hold a meeting; to gather together in council.
- 2.(of Native Americans and by extension other groups, such as the Pennsylvania Dutch) To conduct a ritual in which magic is used.
- 3.To hold a private conference.
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