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powwow::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | huddle |
| Type of | group discussion, conference |
powwow::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | council |
Examples of powwow
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The powwow will be held May 14-15 at the Indian Center and is open to the public.
From the kansas.com
A powwow is a ceremony that traditionally involves feasting, dancing and singing.
From the lohud.com
The celebration will begin today with a third-grader powwow in Pottawatomie Park.
From the dailyherald.com
A traditional Native American powwow for all ages with music, singing and dancing.
From the charlotteobserver.com
For a moment, one of Pope Paul Vl's usually sedate audiences became a papal powwow.
From the time.com
So, the covers are on and the Big Chiefs Gower, Bumble and Botham are having a powwow.
From the guardian.co.uk
Now in its 57th year, the powwow showcases Native American cuisine, music and dancing.
From the suntimes.com
The Native American Student Union is hosting a traditional one-day powwow.
From the thenewstribune.com
It's that generosity that prompted Monday's lunch, band concert and powwow.
From the omaha.com
- Hold a powwow, talk, conference or meeting
- Huddle: (informal) a quick private conference
- A council of or with Native Americans
- A pow-wow (also powwow or pow wow or pau wau) is a gathering of North America's Native people. The word derives from the Narragansett word powwaw, meaning "spiritual leader".
- PowWow was one of the first Internet instant message and chat programs for Windows. It was made by a company called Tribal Voice. It is a quintessential internet startup meltdown story.
- A conference, council, or meeting; also spelled "pow-wow", and derived as an English back-formation of the AmerIndian pronunciation of French usage of Portuguese 'palaver' (to talk). This AmerIndian adoption also includes ceremonial gatherings, and can designate the leader (shaman) thereof. ...
- A Native social gathering with dancing, drumming, feasting, singing. Pow-wows are usually open to Native People of other Nations, and non-Native Canadians are often welcome as well. ...
- A gathering together for relatives and community; homecoming; a time to refresh, touch base with roots, dance, drum, sing, pray, honor and celebrate.
- Cub Scout leader training extravaganza and idea exchange. Participants can choose from lots and lots of topics helpful for planning Cub Scout events.
