"powwower" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: powwowers [plural]
Etymology: From powwow + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|powwow|er}} powwow + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} powwower (plural powwowers)
  1. One who powwows. Synonyms: pow-wower
    Sense id: en-powwower-en-noun-UisrcSqL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er

Inflected forms

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