leis

plural of lei
as in necklaces
an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck we were presented with flowery leis as soon as we stepped off the plane in Hawaii

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necklaces
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  • Filled with '90s nostalgia and amulets lifted straight from the original film, this collection spans necklaces, charms, rings, earrings and more, all imbued with the spirit of the Owens sisters' supernatural beauty and charisma.
    Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The collection includes rings, necklaces and earrings, all evoking the visual language and style of the spooky season movie.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Leis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leis. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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