lehua
/leɪˈhuːə/
noun
- A Hawaiian tree (Metrosideros polymorpha) with bright red flowers, often found in volcanic areas.
- Hikers admired the lehua growing on the lava fields of Hawaii.
- The lehua tree bloomed with vibrant red flowers after the rain.
- In Hawaiian culture, the lehua is considered a sacred tree.
- The flower of the lehua tree, often used in leis and traditional Hawaiian ceremonies.
- He picked a single lehua and placed it behind his ear.
- The lehua flower is a symbol of love and beauty in Hawaii.
- She wore a lei made of lehua blossoms to the luau.
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