'Manitou' definitions:

Definition of 'Manitou'

From: GCIDE
  • Manito \Man"i*to\, Manitou \Man"i*tou\, Manitu \Man"i*tu\, n. A name given by tribes of American Indians to a great spirit, whether good or evil, or to any object of worship. --Tylor. [1913 Webster]
  • Gitche Manito the mighty, The Great Spirit, the creator, Smiled upon his helpless children! --Longfellow. [1913 Webster]
  • Mitche Manito the mighty, He the dreadful Spirit of Evil, As a serpent was depicted. --Longfellow. [1913 Webster]

Manitou, OK -- U.S. town in Oklahoma

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Manitou, OK -- U.S. town in Oklahoma
Population (2000) :
278
Housing Units (2000) :
111
Land area (2000) :
0.314844 sq. miles (0.815442 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
0.314844 sq. miles (0.815442 sq. km)
FIPS code :
46150
Located within :
Oklahoma (OK), FIPS 40
Location :
34.507930 N, 98.980859 W
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.