powwow
Translation
powwow, meeting, conference
Examples
The tribe held its annual powwow in June.
The tribe held its annual powwow in June.
Let's have a quick powwow before the meeting.
Let's have a quick powwow before the meeting.
Grammar Patterns
a powwow ((about sth.)) a meeting about something Let's have a powwow about the new project.
Similar Words
Synonyms: meeting, gathering, conference, huddle
Etymology
From the Narragansett (Algonquian) word 'pau wau', meaning 'spiritual leader'.
Memory Tips
Picture a traditional Native American gathering, then apply that image of a focused meeting to a modern office setting.