Definitions

1. noun

A traditional Polynesian dish made from the fermented juice of taro root, often served at Hawaiian luaus and other celebrations.

“Locals gathered to watch the hula dancers while enjoying a plate of poi.”

2. noun

A small, dark-colored bird, typically a sparrow or a swallow, often seen in flocks near the ground.

“A group of tiny birds, known as poi, flitted about the grassy field.”