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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  • Lopez added dainty chain necklaces of various lengths, diamond earrings, and a matching ring.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • There, chic diamond necklaces lay in glass boxes on navy blue velvet, and bracelets, earrings and rings were on show in custom antique jewelry boxes made from an assortment of 1950s tins.
    Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 26 June 2026
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“Leis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leis. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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