Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,914,019,676 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

lei

   Also found in: Medical, Financial, Acronyms, Wikipedia 0.01 sec.
lei 1  (l, l)
n. pl. leis
A garland of flowers, especially one worn around the neck.
[Hawaiian.]
lei 2  (l)
n.
Plural of leu.
lei1
n
(in Hawaii) a garland of flowers, worn around the neck
[from Hawaiian]
lei2
n
(Economics, Accounting & Finance / Currencies) the plural of leu
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.lei - flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposeslei - flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
chaplet, coronal, wreath, garland
crown - a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
floral arrangement, flower arrangement - a decorative arrangement of flowers
bay wreath, laurel wreath, laurel - (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in classic literature?   Dictionary browser?   Full browser?
 
Lore (two syllables) was a water nymph who used to sit on a high rock called the Ley or Lei (pronounced like our word LIE) in the Rhine, and lure boatmen to destruction in a furious rapid which marred the channel at that spot.
A Tramp Abroad by Twain, Mark View in context
" Also, they knew Hawaiian songs she had learned from Mercedes, and soon, to her accompaniment, all were singing: "Aloha Oe," "Honolulu Tomboy," and "Sweet Lei Lehua.
The Valley of the Moon by London, Jack View in context
 
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.