lei
noun/leɪ/
Frequency rank: #10,968 most common English word
Meaning
A garland of flowers worn around the neck, especially as a symbol of greeting or celebration in Hawaii.
Example sentence
She placed lei made of colorful flowers around his neck when he arrived in Hawaii.
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