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poi

noun
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As a noun, poi means the traditional staple food of Hawaii, made by baking and pounding the kalo (or taro) root, and reducing it to a thin paste, which is allowed to ferment.

Meanings of poi

4 meanings

noun

  1. HawaiiThe traditional staple food of Hawaii, made by baking and pounding the kalo (or taro) root, and reducing it to a thin paste, which is allowed to ferment.

  2. A creamy Samoan dessert of ripe bananas mashed with coconut cream.

  3. New ZealandA small ball made of leaves and fibres, attached to a string.

  4. New ZealandA traditional dance performed by Maori women involving the rhythmic swinging of such a ball.

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poi around the world

HawaiiThe traditional staple food of Hawaii, made by baking and pounding the kalo (or taro) root, and reducing it to a thin paste, which is allowed to ferment.
New ZealandA small ball made of leaves and fibres, attached to a string.
New ZealandA traditional dance performed by Maori women involving the rhythmic swinging of such a ball.

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