leis

noun

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
Noun
  • Dress in airy sundresses, thong heeled sandals, seashell jewelry, or beaded necklaces.
    — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
  • What’s one more charm on one of several necklaces already heavy with lockets and hearts?
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of necklaces
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“Leis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leis. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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