Where does “lei” come from?
Lei is the plural of leu, from Romanian leu, from Latin leo, from Ancient Greek λέων, all meaning lion.
lei (English): A garland of flowers in Hawaii; plural of leu
Definitions
- A garland of flowers in Hawaii; plural of leu
Ancestry of “lei”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Romanian | lei | plural of leu |
| 2 | Romanian | leu | lion; leu |
| 3 | Latin | leō | — |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | Λέων | — |
| 5 | Ancient Greek | λέων | lion; Leo, the zodiacal sign; lionheart, savage |