lei
Island welcome wreath
A lei is a garland or wreath, typically of flowers, worn around the neck as a symbol of welcome, affection, or celebration.
Associated especially with Hawaii, leis are given to arriving or departing visitors and worn at graduations, weddings, and other festive occasions: She placed a lei around his neck when he stepped off the plane.
Hospitable greeting offered
- alohaHawaiian multipurpose greeting
- greetingExpression of welcome
- presentationFormal display to viewers
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
respect · affection · friendship · love · celebration · visitor · tourist · guest
Hawaiian multipurpose greeting
- plumeriaFragrant tropical flowering shrub
- luauTraditional island celebration
- hulaGestural Polynesian dance
- HonoluluHawaii's largest city
Waikiki · Oahu · Maui · Kauai · Polynesian · Pacific · ukulele · mahalo
Fragrant tropical flowering shrub
- orchidShowy tropical flower
- gardeniaAromatic evergreen shrub
- tuberoseFragrant Mexican perennial
- carnationRuffled, fragrant cut flower
jasmine · hibiscus · fragrant · petals · blossom · fresh · aromatic · tropical
welcome
Hospitable greeting offered
- alohaHawaiian multipurpose greeting
- greetingExpression of welcome
- presentationFormal display to viewers
honor · respect · affection · friendship · love · celebration · visitor · tourist · guest · bestow
aloha
Hawaiian multipurpose greeting
- plumeriaFragrant tropical flowering shrub
- luauTraditional island celebration
- hulaGestural Polynesian dance
Honolulu · Waikiki · Oahu · Maui · Kauai · Polynesian · Pacific · ukulele · mahalo · kahuna
plumeria
Fragrant tropical flowering shrub
carnation · jasmine · hibiscus · fragrant · petals · blossom · fresh · aromatic · tropical · colorful
graduation
Completing academic requirements formally
arrival · farewell · welcome · celebration · blessing · tribute · presentation · bestowing · airport · homecoming
flowers
Plant reproductive structures
ribbon · yarn · paper · candy · money · silk · fabric · beads · raffia
- floral accessoriescorsage, boutonniere, flower crown, wrist corsage, hair flower
- Flower Customsbridal bouquet, wedding bouquet, wedding flowers, corsage, boutonniere
- Direitocrime, civil, penal
- Hawaiian culturealoha, hula, luau, mahalo, mana
- Hawaiian artifactscalabashes, fishhooks, adzes, canoes, paddles
- Pacific culturesPolynesian culture, Hawaiian culture, kava, mana, tapu
leigold chain
Linked yellow metal jewelry
diamond necklace · pearl necklace · silver chain · wedding ring · platinum jewelry
Circular flowers honoring the dead
- leisure centrePublic recreation facility
- leisure timeUnscheduled waking hours
- leisure suitCasual coordinated menswear set
- leisure classWealthy non-workers
- at leisureUnoccupied and unhurried
- leisure readingUnpressured engagement with texts