levee

Meanings

1. An elevated ridge of deposited sediment on the banks of a river, formed by the river's overflow at times of high discharge.
2. An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.
3. The steep bank of a river.
4. The border of an irrigated field.
5. A pier or other landing place on a river.

1. To keep within a channel by means of levees.

1. The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.
2. A reception of visitors held after getting up.
3. A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.

1. To attend the levee or levees of.

Etymology

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