[{"word":"powwows","phonetics":[],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"A ritual conducted by a Native American shaman.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A Native American shaman.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A Native American council or meeting.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A short, private conference.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A large gathering during which Indigenous songs and dances are showcased for an audience, essentially a recital or concert. Often also doubles as a fundraiser, or can be held in conjunction with a non-indigneous fair or exhibition in order to attract a large crowd, as at the Calgary Stampede and K-Days.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/powwow","https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/powwows"]}]