First Known Use: 1624
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1powwow
noun pow·wow \ˈpau̇-ˌwau̇\
: a social gathering of Native Americans that usually includes dancing
: a meeting for people to discuss something
Full Definition of POWWOW
1
: an American Indian medicine man
2
a : an American Indian ceremony (as for victory in war) b : an American Indian social gathering or fair usually including competitive dancing
3
a : a social get-together b : a meeting for discussion
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Origin of POWWOW
Narragansett powwaw or Massachusett pauwau
Related to POWWOW
- Synonyms
- assembly, congress, convention, convocation, council, gathering, get-together, huddle, meeting
Rhymes with POWWOW
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2powwow
verb
Definition of POWWOW
intransitive verb
: to hold a powwow
First Known Use of POWWOW
1642
POWWOW Defined for Kids
powwow
noun pow·wow \ˈpau̇-ˌwau̇\
Definition of POWWOW for Kids
1
: an American Indian ceremony or social gathering
2
: a meeting for discussion
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