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Added 9 October 2026

levee

/ˈlɛvi/ noun

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An elevated ridge of deposited sediment on the banks of a river, formed by the river's overflow at times of high discharge.
An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
The steep bank of a river.

verb

To keep within a channel by means of levees.
to levee a river

noun

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.

verb

To attend the levee or levees of.

Origin

From French levée, from lever (“to raise, rise”).

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