I. ˈpau̇-ˌwau̇ 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
II. intransitive verb
Date: 1642
: to hold a powwow