levee
/ˈlɛv.eɪ/ · noun
Meaning
- An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
- The steep bank of a river.
- The border of an irrigated field.
- A pier or other landing place on a river.
- To keep within a channel by means of levees.
- The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.
- A reception of visitors held after getting up.
- A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.
- To attend the levee or levees of.
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