n.
Pronunciation: ' pau ̇ - ˌ wau ̇
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