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powwow

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powwow /ˈpaʊˌwaʊ/ noun
plural powwows
powwow
/ˈpaʊˌwaʊ/
noun
plural powwows
Britannica Dictionary definition of POWWOW
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: a social gathering of Native Americans that usually includes dancing
informal + offensive : a meeting for people to discuss something
◊ This meaning of powwow is considered to be an offensive and disrespectful use of a term of great cultural importance to Indigenous Americans.