Meaning of powwow | Babel Free

Definitions

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.
   informal
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-indigenous fair or exhibition in order to attract a large crowd, as at the Calgary Stampede and K-Days.
   Canada, US
6. A tradition of folk magic practiced by the Pennsylvania Dutch.

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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.”

“On the way out, Octavio handed me a flyer for the powwow that listed the prize money in each dance category.”

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