HyperDic: levee

English > 3 senses of the word levee:
NOUNgroupleveea formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
artifactleveea pier that provides a landing place on a river
artifactleveean embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing
levee > pronunciation
Soundsleh'viy
Rhymesanchovy ... wavy: 30 rhymes with viy...
English > levee: 3 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningA formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court).
BroaderreceptionA formal party of people
English > levee: 3 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA pier that provides a landing place on a river.
Broaderpier, wharf, wharfage, dockA platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles
English > levee: 3 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningAn embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing.
BroaderembankmentA long artificial mound of stone or earth
Spanishdique, dique natural

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