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The correct spelling is lees.
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noun
Say it like: Lee-s
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"
Usage Examples
“the lee of a mountain, an island, or a ship”
Definition
noun
- 1.The sediment that settles during fermentation of beverages, consisting of dead yeast and precipitated parts of the fruit.
- 2.A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind.
- 3.The side of the ship away from the wind.
- 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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