plural lei ˈlā How to pronounce leu (audio)
the basic monetary unit of Moldova and Romania see Money Table

Examples of leu in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Romania Exchange rate: $1 = 4.58 Romanian lei One year ago: $1 = 4.43 Romanian lei While many European countries have been battling overtourism, Romania remains largely off the radar of travelers. Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 25 July 2024 Activities include lei making, koi fish feeding and morning yoga, and at night, the Maui Nui Luau takes over the grand lawn, with fire and hula dancers and a storyteller who weaves together Polynesian tales. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 23 July 2024 The next year, people in the U.S. territory began observing the holiday with lei necklaces and festivities focused on tradition Hawaiian dances, as well as waltzes, Rosa said. Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 1 May 2024 Long's son, with her ex, Massai Z. Dorsey, looked ready to celebrate in his cap and gown and graduation lei in a snap that his mom shared to her Instagram on Monday, May 20. Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for leu 

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Word History

Etymology

Romanian, literally, lion, from Latin leo — more at lion

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of leu was in 1879

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Cite this Entry

“Leu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leu. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.

Medical Definition

Leu

abbreviation
leucine; leucyl
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