plural of leu
the basic monetary unit of Moldova and Romania see Money Table
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Noun (1)
we were presented with flowery leis as soon as we stepped off the plane in Hawaii
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Melissah Yang, refinery29.com, 4 Dec. 2024
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii For nearly 100 years, people in Hawaii have celebrated May Day as Lei Day, with celebratory pageants full of colorful lei flower necklaces taking place at schools, said John Rosa, a professor of Hawaiian history at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 1 May 2024
Giving a lei is a fun and beautiful way to show your support for a recent graduate.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 7 May 2024
In Hawaii, a traditional lei is a wreath of fresh flowers, leaves or shells and represents community, love and friendship.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
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In June, the lei was officially passed to Catherine Laga'aia, who will portray Moana in the upcoming live-action film — a move that Cravalho, who will serve as an executive producer, cheered.
—Melissah Yang, refinery29.com, 4 Dec. 2024
May Day is Lei Day in Hawaii For nearly 100 years, people in Hawaii have celebrated May Day as Lei Day, with celebratory pageants full of colorful lei flower necklaces taking place at schools, said John Rosa, a professor of Hawaiian history at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 1 May 2024
Giving a lei is a fun and beautiful way to show your support for a recent graduate.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 7 May 2024
In Hawaii, a traditional lei is a wreath of fresh flowers, leaves or shells and represents community, love and friendship.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
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“Lei.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lei. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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