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Definition of lei
: a wreath or necklace usually of flowers or leaves
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Examples of lei in a Sentence
we were presented with flowery leis as soon as we stepped off the plane in Hawaii
Origin and Etymology of lei
Hawaiian
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Definition of lei for English Language Learners
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: a necklace of flowers that is given to a visitor in Hawaii
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