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powwow
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[ˈpaʊwaʊ], (Noun)
Definitions:
- (among some Indigenous peoples of North America) a ceremony involving feasting, singing, and dancing
- a conference or meeting for discussion, especially among friends or colleagues
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Origin
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early 17th century: from Narragansett powah, powwaw ‘magician’ (literally ‘he dreams’)
[ˈpaʊwaʊ], (Verb)
Definitions:
- meet or confer
(e.g: news squads powwowed nervously)
Phrases:
Origin
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early 17th century: from Narragansett powah, powwaw ‘magician’ (literally ‘he dreams’)
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