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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The necklaces include five handmade Taco Bell charms, including Street Chalupas and Fire Hot Sauce packets.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026 -
Prices range from $367 for a ring to upward of $1,000 for necklaces.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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“Leis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leis. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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