Meaning
A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.
Etymology
Origin: Indigenous languages
From an Eastern Algonquian language, probably Massachusett pauwau (“he uses divination; he practices magic or sorcery”) or Narragansett powwáw (“sorcerer, shaman”), ultimately from Proto-Algonquian *pawe·wa (“one who dreams”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 9 recorded puzzles: