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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After shopping for Hawaiian books and clothing at Native Intelligence, buy yourself a fragrant flower lei to wear for the duration of your trip. Shannon Wianecki, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2024 In the post, the model, 39, shared a pair of photos of herself floating on a surfboard, wearing a pink floral lei and a bikini that showed off her growing bump. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024 Customers are encouraged to build their own bouquet or lei from pre-cut flowers displayed on shelves. Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2024 Romania Exchange rate: $1 = 4.58 Romanian lei One year ago: $1 = 4.43 Romanian lei While many European countries have been battling overtourism, Romania remains largely off the radar of travelers. Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 25 July 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

Leu

abbreviation
leucine; leucyl
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