: the basic monetary unit of Moldova and Romania see Money Table
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Knox paired his blue graduation gown with flower lei and a sash with blue, white, yellow, red, and green pieces of fabric.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 June 2026 The teenager could be seen wearing a red cap and gown, with a white lei and her long hair worn straight.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026 Complimentary classes include lei-making, a rancher's experience, and a resort cultural tour.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026 How many hotels make free lessons in language, hula, lei making, and ukulele a round-the-clock endeavor?—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for leu
Word History
Etymology
Romanian, literally, lion, from Latin leo — more at lion