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(man-i-tou) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. among the Algonquian Indians a supernatural being that controls nature; a spirit or deity or object that possesses supernatural power

Example Sentence

The Indian feared what the manitou might do to him.

Synonyms

spirit; supernatural being; spiritual power

Antonyms

normal human being

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