plural lei ˈlā How to pronounce leu (audio)
the basic monetary unit of Moldova and Romania see Money Table

Examples of leu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Long's son, with her ex, Massai Z. Dorsey, looked ready to celebrate in his cap and gown and graduation lei in a snap that his mom shared to her Instagram on Monday, May 20. Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024 Wearing a white skirt and a black top, Gay can be seen hugging her daughter, who towers over her mom in tan wedges, donning her cap and gown and a pink lei around her neck. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024 Do not refuse a lei if it is presented to you, this can be seen as disrespectful. Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 7 May 2024 Guests also should take the chance to try their hand at some traditional Hawaiian activities, of which there are so many throughout the week, like wood carving, lei making, hula, ukulele, and canoe paddling. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2024 The winner's lei around his neck was a sweet smell and allowed time to reflect even in the immediacy of winning. Doug Ferguson, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2024 After the 49ers won the NFC Championship Game, Hufanga personally awarded that lei to Brock Purdy. Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2024 Women dining in will be given a fresh Hawaiian lei upon arrival. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2024 After the lei welcome (and an offer of lemonade), they get treated to gifts: beach toys for toddlers, stuffed animals for kids, and caps for teenagers. Genevieve Ko, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Romanian, literally, lion, from Latin leo — more at lion

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leu was in 1879

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Cite this Entry

“Leu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leu. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.

Medical Definition

Leu

abbreviation
leucine; leucyl
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