lei

¹lei

noun \ˈlā, ˈlā-ˌē\

Definition of LEI

: a wreath or necklace usually of flowers or leaves

Examples of LEI

1. <we were presented with flowery leis as soon as we stepped off the plane in Hawaii>

Origin of LEI

Hawaiian

First Known Use: 1843

Related to LEI

Synonyms: choker, collar, dog collar, necklace

Related Words: torque (or torc); beads, carcanet [archaic], rivière; rope, strand; bangle, lavaliere (also lavalliere), locket, pendant (also pendent)

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Rhymes with LEI

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