Definition

1. Noun:
   • A rain dance of Amerindians: A ceremonial dance performed by certain Native American peoples, traditionally intended to invoke rain for the benefit of crops, especially corn.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The tribe performed the corn dance to pray for a bountiful harvest.
  • Anthropologists have documented the rituals and songs associated with the traditional corn dance.

Advanced Usage

• Cultural Context: The term is used specifically in anthropological, historical, and cultural discussions to refer to this particular type of ritual dance. It is often capitalized when referring to a specific ceremony: .
  • The Hopi Corn Dance is a significant annual ceremony.

Variants and Related Words

• Rain dance (n): A broader term for any ceremonial dance performed to bring rain.
  • Many cultures have traditions of a rain dance.

Synonyms

• Rain ceremony: A ritual intended to bring rain.
• Agricultural ritual: A ceremony related to farming and crops.

Noun

1. a rain dance of Amerindians