What is the correct spelling for a levy that holds back river waters?

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lev路ee 1 (rhymes with chevy)

n.

1. An embankment raised to prevent a river from overflowing.

2. A small ridge or raised area bordering an irrigated field.

3. A landing place on a river; a pier.

tr.v. lev路eed, lev路ee路ing, lev路ees

To provide with a levee.



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[French lev茅e, from Old French levee, from feminine past participle of lever, to raise; see lever.]
a damn dyke!