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Word: Potlatch
Speech Type: Noun
Chinook Jargon, from Nootka p'ačitł ‘make a gift at a potlatch’
ˈpɒtlatʃ
(among North American Indian peoples of the north-west coast) an opulent ceremonial feast at which possessions are given away or destroyed to display wealth or enhance prestige.
Short Definition:(among North American Indian peoples of north-west coast) opulent ceremonial feast at which possessions are given away or destroyed to display wealth or enhance prestige
Word: Potlatch
Speech Type: Verb
ˈpɒtlatʃ
hold a potlatch.
Short Definition:hold such feast or ceremony
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