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- [pou-wou]
- /ˈpaʊˌwaʊ/
- /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pou-wou]
- /ˈpaʊˌwaʊ/
Definitions of powwow word
- noun powwow a large gathering organized by North American Indians for socializing, dancing, singing, and celebrating their culture. 1
- noun powwow a council or conference of or with North American Indians. 1
- noun powwow (historically, among North American Indians) a ceremony accompanied by spiritual, religious, and ritual practices, along with dancing, performed for the cure of disease, success in a hunt, etc. 1
- noun powwow (among North American Indians) a priest or shaman. 1
- noun powwow Informal. any conference or meeting. 1
- verb without object powwow to hold a powwow. 1
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Origin of powwow
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25, Americanism; < Narragansett (E spelling) powwaw Indian priest (and the identical word in Massachusett) < Proto-Algonquian *pawe·wa he dreams (used as a derived agent noun meaning “he who dreams”, i.e., one who derives his power from visions)
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Parts of speech for Powwow
noun
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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powwow popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for powwow
verb powwow
- blitzed — inebriated; drunk
- blitzing — Military. an overwhelming all-out attack, especially a swift ground attack using armored units and air support. an intensive aerial bombing.
- call in — If you call someone in, you ask them to come and help you or do something for you.
- collogue — to confer confidentially; intrigue or conspire
- compare notes — to exchange opinions
noun powwow
- chinfest — gabfest; bull session; rap session.
- clambake — A clambake is a picnic at which clams and other food are served.
- colloquy — a formal conversation or conference
- conclave — A conclave is a meeting at which the discussions are kept secret. The meeting which is held to elect a new Pope is called a conclave.
- conference — A conference is a meeting, often lasting a few days, which is organized on a particular subject or to bring together people who have a common interest.
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