levant
IPA: ɫʌvˈænt
Root Word: Levant
noun
- The countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea, namely Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Jordan and Cyprus (and sometimes, especially in a historical context, also including Turkey and Egypt, then part of the Ottoman Empire).
- An easterly wind, generally in the western Mediterranean Sea
- A type of leather.
- A disappearing or absconding after losing a bet.
verb
- To abscond or run away, especially to avoid paying money or debts.
adjective
- (heraldry) Rising, of an animal.
- (law) Rising or having risen from rest; said of cattle.
- (poetic) Eastern.
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Examples of "levant" in Sentences
- The warm Levant wind rustled through the palm trees, carrying the scent of the sea
- She watched the sun set behind the Levant mountains, painting the sky in shades of pink and gold
- The Levant region is known for its rich history and diverse culture
- The Levant cuisine features a variety of spices and flavors, influenced by both Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking
- As the ship sailed towards the Levant coast, the passengers marveled at the ancient ruins that dotted the landscape
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