Meaning & use
Lei
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A garland or wreath of flowers, leaves, or shells, traditionally worn around the neck in Hawaiian culture.
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She was greeted at the airport with a fragrant lei of orchids.
Dancers at the luau wore leis made of plumeria blossoms.
A note on using this word
A Hawaiian word now used throughout English to describe this traditional gift of welcome or celebration.
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