Word for a lei-person? (5)

I believe the answer is:

aloha

(Other definitions for aloha that I've seen before include "Hi! in Honolulu" , "greeting in Oahu" , "Hawaiian farewell" , "A halo seen in Polynesian greeting" , "Welcome to Honolulu!" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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