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Cullis
Pronunciation : Cul"lis (k
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OF. cole?s, F. coulis, fr. OF. & F. couler to strain, to flow, fr. L. colare to filter, strain; cf. LL. coladicium. Cf. Colander.]
Definition : Defn: A strong broth of meat, strained and made clear for invalids; also, a savory jelly. [Obs.] When I am exellent at caudles And cullises . . . you shall be welcome to me. Beau. & Fl.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Cul"lis
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [F.coulisse groove, fr. the same source as E. cullis broth.] (Arch.)
Definition : Defn: A gutter in a roof; a channel or groove.
pl. Cullises (-.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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