levee
- Noun. An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
- Noun. (US) The steep bank of a river, or border of an irrigated field.
- Noun. (US) A pier or other landing place on a river.
- Noun. (obsolete) The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.
- Noun. A reception of visitors held after getting up.
- Noun. A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.
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