LEVEE


Meaning of LEVEE in English

n.

1.

Time of rising.

2.

[ U. S .] Ceremonious party, reception, entertainment, soirée .

3.

[ Europe .] Morning reception ( by a prince or great personage ).

4.

[ U. S .] Embankment ( along a river to prevent inundation ).

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.