word
powwow
POW-wow
ˈpaʊwaʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
powwow
Dictionary meaning
A North American Indian ceremony involving feasting, singing, and dancing; also used informally to mean a meeting or conference.
History and origin
Narragansett (Algonquian) — 'powwaw' (spiritual leader, medicine man) — extended to the ceremonies at which such leaders performed.
Common mispronunciations
POH-wowPOW-woh
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