Leven
Americannoun
noun
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a lake in E central Scotland: one of the shallowest of Scottish lochs, with seven islands, on one of which Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned (1567–8). Length: 6 km (3.7 miles). Width: 4 km (2.5 miles)
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a sea loch in W Scotland, extending for about 14 km (9 miles) east from Loch Linnhe
Example Sentences
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There was particular concern over the increased risk of flooding of the River Leven.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
Stuart Pearce, "director of place" for the park authority, previously said the plans created "unacceptable risk" of flooding of the River Leven.
From BBC • May 16, 2025
Officers told her the next afternoon they had found a body on the banks of the Leven in Renton.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025
Stuart Pearce, 'director of place' for the Loch Lomond park authority, said it created "unacceptable risk" of flooding of the River Leven.
From BBC • Sep. 16, 2024
The line of demarcation ran from Leven to the east of Cults, thence to the west of Collessie and thence to the east of Auchtermuchty.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various
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