ˈpīˌpī noun
( -s )
Etymology: Marquesan, Tahitian, Hawaiian, Samoan, & Tongan
1. : a usually large stone platform (as of basalt) rising appreciably above ground level and used as the foundation for many native Polynesian houses or other buildings
2. : a usually extensive flagged pavement typically used in Polynesia in areas in front of some edifices (as temples)