[pow.wow] n [Narraganset powwaw or Massachuset pauwau] (1625) 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 usu. including competitive dancing 3 a: a social get-together b: a meeting for discussion
[2]powwow vi (1642): to hold a powwow