Main Entry: ¹pow·wow

Pronunciation: \ˈpau̇-ˌwau̇\

Function: noun

Etymology: Narragansett powwaw or Massachusett pauwau

Date: 1624

1 : an American Indian medicine man
2 a : an American Indian ceremony (as for victory in war) b : an American Indian social gathering or fair usually including competitive dancing
3 a : a social get-together b : a meeting for discussion