powwow
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Definition
noun (English)
1. A Native American shaman. [from 17th c.]
2. (informal) A short, private conference. [from 19th c.]Examples: "While the powwow was going on the big woman came back again. She was consider'ble rumpled and scratched up, but there was fire in her eye."informal
3. (Canada, US) 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 Calgary Stampede and K-Days.Examples: "On the way out, Octavio handed me a flyer for the powwow that listed the prize money in each dance category."CanadaUS
verb (English)
1. (intransitive, of Native Americans) To hold a meeting; to gather together in council.Examples: "[The] Indians saw everything that happened and powwowed all night, needing more than anything else the presence of Tecumseh. The most aggressive element was the Winnebagos, who insisted on attacking."intransitive
2. (intransitive, of Native Americans and by extension other groups, such as the Pennsylvania Dutch) To conduct a ritual in which magic is used.Examples: "Maybe no one— except possibly Leah— powwowed anymore."intransitive
3. (informal, intransitive, often offensive) To hold a private conference.informalintransitiveoffensiveoften
This word may be considered offensive or sensitive in some contexts.
Definition source: Wiktionary