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Niimi'idim
Pow wow and regalia related words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Niimi'idim | Powwow |
| Dewe'igan | drum |
| Biindigeshiimowad | They dance in |
| Miigwan | Feather |
| opwaagan | Pipe |
| Negamowaad | Singers |
| Negamod | singer |
| Naamiwaad | Dancers |
| Naamid | dancer |
| Niimi-wigamigong | Powwow arena |
| dewe'iganak | drum stick |
| Oshkaabewis | Announcer |
| Inapizon | apron |
| Zhinawa'oojigan | Bells |
| gijipizon | Belt |
| Bimoonjigan | Bustle |
| Ziibaaska'igaansan | Jingles |
| Miskwaanzigan | Roach |
| Moshwe | Shawl |
| Miidaas (an) | Legging (s) |
| Majigoode | Dress |
| aanziyaan | Breechcloth |
| Jiishkinikebizon (an) | Arm garter (s) |
| gashkidaasebizon (an) | Leg garter (s) |
| bazikwebizon | Headband |
| mashkimod | Purse/handbag |
| zenibaa (yag) | ribbon (s) |
| shirt | babagiwayaan |
| gibide'ebizon | vest |
| niiskibidewimagood | flared skirt |
| niimi | S/he dances |
| niimiwin | Everybody dance |