lei
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2lei

\ˈlā\

Definition of LEI

plural of leu

1lei

noun \ˈlā, ˈlā-ˌē\

Definition of LEI

: a wreath or necklace usually of flowers or leaves

Examples of LEI

  1. <we were presented with flowery leis as soon as we stepped off the plane in Hawaii>

Origin of LEI

Hawaiian
First Known Use: 1843

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