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What is the noun for lees?

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lee

(sailing) A protected cove or harbor, out of the wind.
(sailing) The side of the ship away from the wind.
A sheltered place, especially a place protected from the wind by some object; the side sheltered from the wind; shelter; protection.
Synonyms:

cover, protection, shelter, refuge, shield, screen, shade, haven, safety, sanctuary, security … more

Examples:

“Seeking refuge from the howling wind, they found solace in the lee of the towering cliff.”

“The thermals are strong enough to overcome the north winds and it is easy to climb up on the lee sides of the peaks and ridges.”

“If possible a pilot ladder and gangway net should be placed over the lee side with manropes.”

lees

The sediment that settles during fermentation of beverages, consisting of dead yeast and precipitated parts of the fruit.
Synonyms:

dregs, grounds, sediment, deposit, residue, settlings, accumulation, precipitate, refuse, remains, silt, sludge, draff, grouts, residuum, sublimate, dross, trash, leftovers, leavings, waste, debris, remainder, alluvium, slag, orts, scum, surplus, excess, rubbish, remnant, balance, scraps, deposition, detritus, precipitation, junk, odds and ends, rest, remnants, dirt, muck, gunk, scourings, garbage, residual, ground, slop, litter, scrap … more

Examples:

“The title came about when the two owners tasted an experimental Chardonnay that had been left on the lees in barrels for some time.”

“Potassium tartrate, the source of this white residue, is sometimes referred to as argol, or lees.”

“After autolysis has finished, if a sparkling wine is kept on its lees, it merely remains fresher than the same wine disgorged at an earlier date.”

lee

(obsolete) lees; dregs
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