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powwow

pow·wow

powwow

 
pronunciation:
paU waU
parts of speech:
noun, intransitive verb
features:
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a North American Indian ceremony, usu. with ritual dancing, feasting, and chanting, performed to aid warriors in battle, cure disease, or aid the hunt.
definition 2: a gathering or conference of or with North American Indians.
definition 3: (informal) any meeting or conference.
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part of speech: intransitive verb
inflections: powwows, powwowing, powwowed
definition: to have a powwow.
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