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leis

noun

plural of lei

as in necklaces

an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck we were presented with flowery leis as soon as we stepped off the plane in Hawaii

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necklaces

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Police say 31-year-old Tyron Henton shot a suspect, later identified as 24-year-old Deavyn Holt, who smashed a jewelry display case at La Gran Plaza last week and took a panel with gold necklaces before running away.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2026
Inside, there’s dedicated storage for rings and earrings, as well as larger necklaces and cuffs.

— Helena Madden, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026

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