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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“Maile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maile. Accessed 28 Jan. 2022.
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The first known use of maile was in 1825
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