lei

noun (1)

\ ˈlā,

ˈlā-ˌē

Definition of lei

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a wreath or necklace usually of flowers or leaves

lei

noun (2)

\ ˈlā

Definition of lei (Entry 2 of 2)

plural of leu

the basic monetary unit of Moldova and Romania — see Money Table

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Her Spring 2019 show opened and closed with swimsuits: first, a stripy crochet maillot layered under bike shorts and a glass-and-leather belt, and last, a teeny-tiny, zebra-striped bikini accessorized with a bougainvillea lei. — Emily Farra, Vogue, "Considering the Real-Life Applications of Spring 2019’s Haute Swimwear," 25 Oct. 2018 The tradition is to return the lei to the earth when you’re done with it. — Annemarie Conte, Woman's Day, "I Took My Daughter to Hawaii to Teach Her How to Be a Better Traveler," 1 Aug. 2018 The service is a major highlight, with ginger-mint lemonade, a cold towel, and a lei offered at check-in. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Resorts in Hawaii: 2018 Readers' Choice Awards," 9 Oct. 2018 Shortly after arriving at Bondi Beach, the duchess received an unexpected accessory to complete her look—a pink floral lei. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Meghan Markle Wore a Striped Martin Grant Dress for a Walk on Bondi Beach in Sydney," 18 Oct. 2018 In Dragnea's case, prosecutors estimated the damages at 108,000 lei ($27,000). — Fox News, "Romanian party leader convicted of graft vows to change laws," 22 June 2018 One by one, each is welcomed with a lei made of the most fragrant fresh flowers. — NBC News, "Be proactive and step out of your comfort zone:," 13 July 2018 There’s the lightsaber toting Skywalker OG or Maui Waui, who carries around a ukulele and wears a lei. — Marco Santana, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Marijuana advocates promote education amidst growing legalization push," 14 July 2018 This event is all about how many people can gather and make a difference with the inspiring symbolism of the lei, in a fun Hawaiian atmosphere. — Heather Mcghee, Ramona Sentinel, "16th Annual 24-hour Relay for Life starts at 9 a.m. Saturday," 30 May 2018

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