Definitions for Manitou

Manitou man·i·tou

Spelling: [man-i-too]
IPA: /ˈmæn ɪˌtu/

Manitou is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 205 anagrams from letters in Manitou (aimnotu).

Definitions for Manitou

noun

  1. (among the Algonquian Indians) a supernatural being that controls nature; a spirit, deity, or object that possesses supernatural power.

Origin of Manitou

1605-15; Unami Delaware monə́t·u, reinforced by or reborrowed from Ojibwa manito· and other cognates (all *maneto·wa); spelling influenced by equivalent French word

Examples for Manitou

Wherever Whitewing leads I will follow, for he is led by manitou.

Or was it some phantasy that manitou had sent to bewilder him?

manitou Council of Wisconsin did however question the merger—all the way to court.

The manitou had need of such a warrior, and He has called him away.

"Your words are as true as if they had been spoken by manitou himself," he said.

It is handed to us by the manitou, that we may drink as he has done.

I thank the manitou, that one is here to fill my place at the council-fire.

Roosevelt turned his horse into the river; manitou did not hesitate.

This was a noble and virtuous act, one that pleased the manitou.

But let them not boast before the face of the manitou too loud.

Word Value for Manitou
Scrable

9

Words with friends

12

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