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cullis

American  
[kuhl-is] / ˈkʌl ɪs /

noun

  1. a gutter, as at the eaves of a roof.


cullis British  
/ ˈkʌlɪs /

noun

  1. a gutter in or at the eaves of a roof

  2. another word for coulisse

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of cullis

1830–40; < French coulisse coulisse; portcullis

Example Sentences

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Rub it through a search, and put it into a stewpan with two spoonfuls of cullis; put in a little salt and cayenne.

From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Burroughs, Barkham

Then pour some good cullis into the stewpan, and toss it up as a sauce to serve in the dish, adding the juice of a lemon.

From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady

To make cullis for ragouts, cut in pieces two pounds of lean veal, and two ounces of ham.

From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849

Take the fat off the broth, put in a little cullis, and reduce the sauce over the stove.

From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady

Dilute it with a little mustard, oil, and vinegar, and two table-spoonfuls of good cullis.

From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady