manitou
(among the Algonquian people) a supernatural being that controls nature; a spirit, deity, or object that possesses supernatural power.
Origin of manitou
1- Also man·i·to [man-i-toh], /ˈmæn ɪˌtoʊ/, man·i·tu [man-i-too]. /ˈmæn ɪˌtu/.
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How to use manitou in a sentence
They have a general belief in Manitous, or spiritual beings, one of them being spoken of as the Great Spirit.
The Wonder Book of Knowledge | VariousThe winds became still, the air stagnant, the sun shone hot upon the lake of the evil Manitous.
Myth-Land | F. Edward HulmeThey stretched out on their backs along the slope, and stared up at the newly dignified Manitous in delicious silence.
The Claim Jumpers | Stewart Edward WhiteThey weakly trust to the protecting power of their Manitous.
The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) | George WarburtonWhat was it gave the Indian eight and ten-legged gods their name of Manitous?
How to Solve Conundrums | Anonymous
British Dictionary definitions for manitou
manitu manito (ˈmænɪˌtəʊ)
/ (ˈmænɪˌtuː) /
(among the Algonquian Indians) a deified spirit or force
Origin of manitou
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