Lees
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /liːz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lees is a noun meaning The sediment that settles during fermentation of beverages, consisting of dead yeast and precipitated parts of the fruit.
Meaning
The sediment that settles during fermentation of beverages, consisting of dead yeast and precipitated parts of the fruit.
More Meanings
- plural of lee
Example Sentences
Methinks my body is but the lees of my better being.
Kipper drained his glass to the lees and seemed to become calmer.
Synonyms for lees
Depending on context, synonyms include dregs.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leeward, downwind, sediment, orde, dregs, tibia.
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