MANITOUS

Noun

manitous

plural of manitou

Anagrams

• tinamous

Source: Wiktionary


MANITOU

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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