lei

Definition

A garland of flowers in Hawaii.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hawaiian lei.

Example Sentences

• "Both brides and grooms in native Hawaiian tradition wear flower garlands as a physical manifestation of their love for one another, and to some, the twining of the stems is reflective of two families now becoming one. A more tourist-friendly version established in the past couple of decades involves winding the leis around the couple’s hands to bind them together."