plural lei ˈlā How to pronounce leu (audio)
the basic monetary unit of Moldova and Romania see Money Table

Examples of leu in a Sentence

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All guests will get a tropical cocktail and traditional lei greeting before a buffet-style island feast, with live music and a fire dancer performance. San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025 This year's winner: a customary lei kui or sewn lei. Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 18 May 2025 David Greenbaum, president of Disney Live Action, donned a blue lei. Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 2 June 2025 But while lei making remains popular, its future could be in peril. Jonathan Vigliotti, CBS News, 18 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for leu

Word History

Etymology

Romanian, literally, lion, from Latin leo — more at lion

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leu was in 1879

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“Leu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leu. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

Leu

abbreviation
leucine; leucyl
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