\Pow"pow`\, n.
1. A priest, or conjurer, among the North American Indians.
         Be it sagamore, sachem, or powwow.    --Longfellow.
2. Conjuration attended with great noise and confusion, and
   often with feasting, dancing, etc., performed by Indians
   for the cure of diseases, to procure success in hunting or
   in war, and for other purposes.
3. Hence: Any assembly characterized by noise and confusion;
   a noisy frolic or gathering. [Colloq. U. S.]