The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
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]
U.S. Gazetteer Places (2000):
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
ZIP Codes (1990):
Note: some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.
Headwords:
Manitou, OK
Manitou