: a Pacific island vine (Alyxia stellata) of the dogbane family with fragrant leaves and bark that are used for decoration and in Hawaii for leis
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The dancer as Pele is draped in layers of lei woven of maile leaves and with lei poo (flower crown) atop her head. —
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
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Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Maile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/maile. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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