Sundance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sundance is a noun meaning Any of various Native American religious rituals with songs, dances, praying, etc.
Meaning
Any of various Native American religious rituals with songs, dances, praying, etc.
More Meanings
- Gaillardia pulchella, a flowering plant of the Southern United States, from Arizona to Florida, and northern Mexico.
Example Sentences
Mary and her husband, Jack Hyatt (Cherokee/African-American), have participated in sundances for a number of years.
Of course before this there will be lesser fights with Indian foes and whites, and much village life, moving, sundances and other ceremonials to record and a great hunt on the Yellowstone […]
Word Forms
- sundances
- sun dance
Synonyms for sundance
Depending on context, synonyms include firewheel.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sangeet, powwow, cantico, iruska, sandhya, jaipongan.
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