Main Entry:

¹pow·wow

Pronunciation:

\ˈpau̇-ˌwau̇\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Narragansett powwaw or Massachusett pauwau

Date:

1624

1: an American Indian medicine man2 a: an American Indian ceremony (as for victory in war) b: an American Indian social gathering or fair usually including competitive dancing3 a: a social get-together b: a meeting for discussion