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noun

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The correct spelling is lees. The sediment that settles during fermentation of beverages, consisting of dead yeast and precipitated parts of the fruit. For example: "the lee of a mountain, an island, or a ship"

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the lee of a mountain, an island, or a ship

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The sediment that settles during fermentation of beverages, consisting of dead yeast and precipitated parts of the fruit.
  2. 2.A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind.
  3. 3.The side of the ship away from the wind.
  4. 4.A sheltered place, especially a place protected from the wind by some object; the side sheltered from the wind (see also leeside); shelter; protection.

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