The Collaborative International Dictionary
Manitu
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.
Gitche Manito the mighty,
The Great Spirit, the creator,
Smiled upon his helpless children!
--Longfellow.
Mitche Manito the mighty,
He the dreadful Spirit of Evil,
As a serpent was depicted.
--Longfellow.
Wiktionary
manitu
n. (alternative spelling of manitou English)