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Meaning of poi

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poi

Pronunciation:/pɔɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. 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.

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

poi

Pronunciation:/pɔɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A small ball made of leaves and fibres, attached to a string; also, a traditional dance performed by Maori women involving the rhythmic swinging of such a ball.