poi
[poi, poh-ee]
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noun
a Hawaiian dish made of the root of the taro baked, pounded, moistened, and fermented.
Origin of poi
Borrowed into English from Hawaiian around 1815–25
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Examples from the Web for poi
Contemporary Examples of poi
He is working to lift the POI restrictions placed on his client.
Historical Examples of poi
For he said "Kai" must be "poi," or food must be swung to the spot.
An Old New ZealanderT. Lindsay Buick
For commissary, he had a calabash of poi and a string of red peppers.
Memoirs of John R. YoungJohn Young
We sat down to breakfast,—poi and salt, and not enough of that.
Memoirs of John R. YoungJohn Young
Poi, paakia, poverty and shame Were all endured for the blessed Savior's name.
Memoirs of John R. YoungJohn Young
There must be a large one to hold the "poi," and a smaller one for drinking-water.
Our Little Hawaiian CousinMary Hazelton Wade
poi
1noun
Word Origin for poi
C19: from Hawaiian
poi
2noun
Word Origin for poi
Māori
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