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MANITOU
Etymology
Noun
manitou (plural manitous)
A god or spirit as the object of religious awe or ritual among some American Indians.
Usage notes
Sometimes used as a proper noun, in which case it is often capitalized.
Anagrams
• tinamou
Source: Wiktionary
Man"i*to, Man"i*tou, Man"i*tu, n.
Definition: A name given by tribes of American Indians to a great spirit, whether good or evil, or to any object of worship. Tylor. Gitche Manito the mighty, The Great Spirit, the creator, Smiled upon his helpless children! Longfellow. Mitche Manito the mighty, He the dreadful Spirit of Evil, As a serpent was depicted. Longfellow.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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