noun
poi
poy
noun
1
A traditional Hawaiian dish made by pounding cooked taro root into a smooth, often fermented, paste.
"Poi is a staple at traditional Hawaiian luaus."
2
A ball attached to a cord, swung rhythmically in a traditional Maori dance, or the dance itself.
"The performers demonstrated poi, spinning the balls in intricate patterns."
How to Use Poi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a pounded taro paste from Hawaii, or a Maori dance performed with swinging balls on cords.
Word Forms
poi plural, pois plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Hawaiian poi.