powwow

Plural: powwows

Noun

• (informal) a quick private conference
• a council of or with Native Americans
• A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.
• A Native American shaman.
• A Native American council or meeting.
• A short, private conference.
• 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.
• A tradition of folk magic practiced by the Pennsylvania Dutch.

Verb

Verb Forms: powwowed, powwowing, powwows

• To hold a conference or meeting, especially among indigenous peoples.
• hold a powwow, talk, conference or meeting
• To hold a meeting; to gather together in council.
• To conduct a ritual in which magic is used.
• To hold a private conference.

Examples

• The players had a brief POWWOW to discuss the rules for their upcoming Scrabble tournament.

Synonyms

huddle

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