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单词 powwow
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powwownoun

uk/ˈpaʊ.waʊ/us/ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

[ C ] a meeting of Native Americans for making decisions or for having spiritual ceremonies or celebrations

[ C usually singular ] humorous a meeting in which something important is discussed:

My brother's getting divorced so I'm going home for a family powwow this weekend.

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Ceremonies

  • cavalcade
  • ceremonial
  • ceremony
  • commemorate
  • commencement
  • induction
  • initiate
  • investiture
  • knight
  • master of ceremonies
  • MC
  • nuptials
  • pageant
  • ritual
  • salute
  • solemnize
  • speech day
  • state occasion
  • the red carpet
  • troop

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powwownoun [ C ]

us/ˈpɑʊˌwɑʊ/

an American Indian meeting or gathering for making decisions or for ceremonies or celebrations:

In South Dakota each summer, a Sioux powwow attracts dancers from all over the US.
fig. I’m going home for a family powwow (= discussion) this weekend.
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