Poi

/ˈpɔɪ/ noun

Definition

A Hawaiian food made from taro root that's mashed into a smooth, starchy paste, or props twirled on strings in performance art.

Etymology

From Hawaiian 'poi' referring to the food. The spinning props called poi are also Hawaiian, named after the food because of their similar round shape.

Kelly Says

Hawaiian poi was a staple carb for warriors because it's lightweight, shelf-stable, and packed calories—NASA actually studied poi production for potential space food applications.

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