the sediment from fermentation of an alcoholic beverage
"The brewmaster carefully drained off the cloudy liquid and set aside the thick layer of wet lees at the bottom for analysis."
The sediment that settles during fermentation of beverages, consisting of dead yeast and precipitated parts of the fruit.
"The old sailor pointed to the dark, sandy lees at the bottom of the harbor where the ship had run aground."
plural of lee
A surname.
"The new headmaster, Mr. Lees, greeted every student by name on his first day at school."