Where does “powwow” come from?
Powwow comes from Massachusett pauwau, a word of unknown origin and meaning.
powwow (English): A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman; A...
Definitions
- A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman; A...
Ancestry of “powwow”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Massachusett | pauwau | he uses divination; he practices magic or sorcery |