<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A large gathering organized by Native Americans for socializing, dancing, singing, and celebrating their culture</li><li>A council or conference of or with Native Americans</li><li>(Historically, among North American Indians) A ceremony accompanied by spiritual, religious, and ritual practices, along with dancing, performed for the cure of disease, success in a hunt, etc.</li><li>(Among Native Americans) A priest or shaman</li><li>Informal: Often offensive, any conference or meeting</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(Used without object) To hold a powwow, such as a cultural gathering, council, or spiritual ceremony for Native Americans</li><li>Informal: Often offensive, to confer</li></ul>