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noun
Powwow  n.  
1.
A priest, or conjurer, among the North American Indians. "Be it sagamore, sachem, or powwow."
2.
Conjuration attended with great noise and confusion, and often with feasting, dancing, etc., performed by Indians for the cure of diseases, to procure success in hunting or in war, and for other purposes.
3.
Hence: Any assembly characterized by noise and confusion; a noisy frolic or gathering. (Archaic, formerly Colloq. U. S.)
4.
Any meeting assembled to discuss an issue; a parley. (Informal)





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"Powwow" Quotes from Famous Books



... final blow to any hope that might have remained of History's conducting himself with dignity. When he and Tug were led in, there was such an hilarious celebration over the two Lakerim captives as the Indian powwow indulged in on seeing a scouting party bring in Daniel Boone ...
— The Dozen from Lakerim • Rupert Hughes


Words linked to "Powwow" :   huddler, conference, colloquialism, hash out, discuss, group discussion, huddle, talk over


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