lees

s. socaire, sotavento; marea de donde viene el viento

heces

(n.) = sotavento, parte protegida

Def: De las corrientes de aire o agua.
Ex: The article is entitled 'Enhanced zooplankton abundance in the lee of an isolated reef in the Coral Sea: the role of flow disturbance'.
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* on the lee side of = al abrigo de