Poi can refer to different things depending on the context. Here are some possible meanings:

• Poi (food): Poi is a traditional staple food in the Polynesian diet, made from taro. It is produced by mashing cooked starch on a wooden pounding board, with a carved pestle made from basalt, calcite, coral, or wood. Modern methods use an industrial food processor to produce large quantities for retail distribution. Water is added to the paste during mashing, and again just before eating, to achieve the desired consistency, which can range from highly viscous to liquid. Poi is eaten fresh or allowed to ferment for up to a week to develop a tangy taste. Hawaiians traditionally did not use eating utensils, and poi is still characterized as one-, two-, or three-finger, according to the technique necessary to scoop up a mouthful).

• Poi (movement art): Poi is a movement art that involves swinging tethered weights through a variety of rhythmical and geometric patterns. The weights are typically made of soft materials such as balls, beanbags, or LED lights, and are attached to cords or chains with handles. Poi spinning has become popular in recent years, especially in the flow arts community, and is often performed at festivals, concerts, and other events.

• Point of Interest (POI): A Point of Interest (POI) is a specific point location, or useful site, defined mainly by its geographical coordinates (longitude and latitude). POI data are used to identify places of interest, determine their exact locations, and help organizations identify the activity taking place around these locations. POI databases offer a comprehensive view of businesses, landmarks, and features around the world, and are especially useful to develop location-based marketing plans. POI data has multiple specific uses and applications in many industries, such as retail, transportation, and tourism.

• Poi (flatbread): Poi can also refer to a light, brittle flatbread from South Asia, usually made of lentil flour.

In summary, poi can refer to a traditional Polynesian food made from taro, a movement art that involves swinging tethered weights, a specific point location defined by its geographical coordinates, or a type of flatbread from South Asia.