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How to pronounce “powwow”
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Pronunciation guide for powwow
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of powwow with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 3 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Why do I make art? To build time capsules for my heritage
at a powwow,
- Definition summary
- A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.
Example 1 of 3
How to pronounce powwow
Why do I make art? To build time capsules for my heritage
at a powwow,
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “powwow”
Meaning
- [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.]
- (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-indigenous fair or exhibition in order to attract a large crowd, as at the Calgary Stampede and K-Days.
- A tradition of folk magic practiced by the Pennsylvania Dutch.
- [Verb]
- (intransitive, of Native Americans) To hold a meeting; to gather together in council.
- (intransitive, of Native Americans and by extension other groups, such as the Pennsylvania Dutch) To conduct a ritual in which magic is used.
- (informal, intransitive, often offensive) To hold a private conference.
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