powwow

Alternative forms

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Etymology
From an language, probably  or, from.

Noun

 * 1) A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.
 * 2) A Native American shaman. 1
 * 3) A Native American council or meeting.
 * 4)  A short, private conference. 1
 * 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-indigneous fair or exhibition in order to attract a large crowd, as at the  and.
 * 1)  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-indigneous fair or exhibition in order to attract a large crowd, as at the  and.

Translations

 * Bulgarian: индиански знахар
 * Navajo: atsʼos bee alzhishí
 * Ojibwe: niimi'idiwin
 * Polish: rada plemienna (Indian północnoamerykańskich)
 * Swedish:


 * Dakota: wačhípi
 * Lakota: wačhípi
 * Plains Cree: ᐸᐧᑎᓯᒧ, ᒪᐢᑭᓯᒧᐃᐧᐣ

Verb

 * 1)  To hold a meeting; to gather together in council.
 * 2)  To conduct a ritual in which magic is used.
 * 3)  To hold a private conference.
 * 1)  To hold a private conference.
 * 1)  To hold a private conference.

Usage notes
The senses related to having "a short, private conference or meeting" are generally seen as an offensive appropriation of the cultural gathering by Indigenous Americans.