lei
1(in the Hawaiian Islands) a wreath of flowers, leaves, etc., for the neck or head.
Origin of lei
1Other definitions for lei (2 of 2)
plural of leu.
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How to use lei in a sentence
Greeted with hugs and adorned with Hawaiian leis, some attendees (branded “citizens”) opted for massages from “Wake Up Angels.”
The Drug-Free Breakfast Rave Is New York’s Latest Exercise Trend | Jessica Burdon | May 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTLike the leis, the story of From Here to Eternity keeps coming back.
A History of the Oscar Powerhouse ‘From Here to Eternity’ | Allen Barra | March 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHere you may watch craftsmen pounding tapa cloth, making shell leis and painting portraits.
Oahu Traveler's guide | Bill GleasnerCha robh lochan no caochan, A bha ruith leis an aonach, Nach do chruinnich an t-aon lan A thoirt aon uair do shàth dhuit.
Denoting the instrument: mharbh e Eoin leis a' chlaidheamh, he killed John with the sword.
Elements of Gaelic Grammar | Alexander Stewart
Denoting possession: is le Donull an leabhar, the book is Donald's; cha leis e, it is not his.
Elements of Gaelic Grammar | Alexander StewartI could only romance with myself, refusing to be fooled by the talk about fair maidens with leis round their necks.
The Pacific Triangle | Sydney Greenbie
British Dictionary definitions for lei (1 of 2)
/ (leɪ) /
(in Hawaii) a garland of flowers, worn around the neck
Origin of lei
1British Dictionary definitions for lei (2 of 2)
/ (leɪ) /
the plural of leu
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