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Word: Powwow
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century: from Narragansett powah, powwaw ‘magician’ (literally ‘he dreams’)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpaʊwaʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a North American Indian ceremony involving feasting, singing, and dancing.
Short Definition:North American Indian ceremony
Definition:
a conference or meeting for discussion, especially among friends or colleagues.
Short Definition:meeting for discussion
Word: Powwow
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpaʊwaʊ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
meet or confer
Short Definition:hold powwow
Examples:- news squads powwowed nervously
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