Lei (noun)

1. A Hawaiian garland or necklace usually made of flowers or shells.
2. A similar garland or necklace worn for adornment or as a symbol of honor in other cultures.

Origin:

From hawaiian.

Examples:

1. The bride wore a beautiful lei of fragrant flowers for her wedding.
2. The hula dancer was adorned with a lei made of colorful shells.
3. The tourists were each given a lei as a welcoming gesture.
4. The business leader was awarded a lei in recognition of his achievements.
5. The lei was a symbol of love and respect between two people.