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mai·le | \ ˈmī-lē 
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\Definition of maile
: a Pacific island vine (Alyxia oliviformis) of the dogbane family with fragrant leaves and bark that are used for decoration and in Hawaii for leis
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The first known use of maile was in 1825
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