: 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
Word History
Etymology
Hawaiian
First Known Use
1825, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near maile
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“Maile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maile. Accessed 21 Sep. 2023.
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