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levee []

n rantavalli [ɹˈantavˌallɪ]

n An embankment to prevent inundation; as, the levees along the Mississippi.

n (US) The steep bank of a river, or border of an irrigated field.

n (US) A pier or other landing place on a river.

v (US|transitive) To keep within a channel by means of levees.

n (obsolete) The act of rising; getting up, especially in the morning after rest.

n A reception of visitors held after getting up.

n A formal reception, especially one given by royalty or other leaders.