English Dictionary

powwow

noun

A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman. / A Native American shaman. [from 17th c.] / A Native American council or meeting. / (informal) A short, private conference. [from 19th c.]

The powwow was a sacred ceremony led by the Native American shaman.

意味（1）

A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.

意味（2）

A Native American shaman. [from 17th c.]

意味（3）

A Native American council or meeting.

意味（4）

(informal) A short, private conference. [from 19th c.]

While the powwow was going on the big woman came back again. She was consider'ble rumpled and scratched up, but there was fire in her eye.

意味（5）

(Canada, US) 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-indigneous fair or exhibition in order to attract a large crowd, as at the Calgary Stampede and K-Days.