(among North American Indians) a ceremony, esp. one accompanied by magic, feasting, and dancing, performed for the cure of disease, success in a hunt, etc.

a council or conference of or with Indians.

(among North American Indians) a priest or shaman.

Informal . any conference or meeting.

to hold a powwow.

Informal . to confer.

noun

quiet

noun

confab , confabulation , conference , consultation , council , get-together , huddle , meeting , palaver , parley , talk , colloquium , discussion , seminar

verb

advise , confab , confabulate , confer , consult , get together , go into a huddle , huddle , meet , palaver , parley , talk , treat , deliberate , assembly , conference , congress , council , discussion , forum , meeting