noun
lei
lay
noun
1
A garland made of flowers, leaves, or shells, traditionally worn around the neck in Hawaii as a sign of welcome or celebration.
"She was greeted at the airport with a lei of fresh orchids."
"Guests at the luau each received a lei made of plumeria."
How to Use Lei
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA flower garland, especially the kind draped over your shoulders as a Hawaiian greeting.
Common pairings
flower lei
given a lei
lei ceremony
Word Forms
leis plural, Leis plural
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Hawaiian lei.