'Potlatch' definitions:

Definition of 'potlatch'

(from WordNet)
noun
A ceremonial feast held by some Indians of the northwestern coast of North America (as in celebrating a marriage or a new accession) in which the host gives gifts to tribesmen and others to display his superior wealth (sometimes, formerly, to his own impoverishment)

Definition of 'Potlatch'

From: GCIDE
  • Potlatch \Pot"latch`\, n. [Chinook potlatch, pahtlatch, fr. Nootka pahchilt, pachalt, a gift.]
  • 1. Among the Kwakiutl, Chimmesyan, and other Indians of the northwestern coast of North America, a ceremonial distribution by a man of gifts to his own and neighboring tribesmen, often, formerly, to his own impoverishment. Feasting, dancing, and public ceremonies accompany it. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 2. Hence, a feast given to a large number of persons, often accompanied by gifts. [Colloq., Northwestern America] [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Potlatch, ID -- U.S. city in Idaho

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Potlatch, ID -- U.S. city in Idaho
Population (2000) :
791
Housing Units (2000) :
357
Land area (2000) :
0.335781 sq. miles (0.869670 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
0.335781 sq. miles (0.869670 sq. km)
FIPS code :
64900
Located within :
Idaho (ID), FIPS 16
Location :
46.922157 N, 116.897646 W
ZIP Codes (1990) :
83855
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.

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