cullis

[ kuhl-is ]

noun

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

cullis

/ ˈkʌlɪs /

noun

1. a gutter in or at the eaves of a roof
2. another word for coulisse

Word History and Origins

Origin of cullis¹

1830–40; < French coulisse coulisse; portcullis

Word History and Origins

Origin of cullis¹

C19: from French coulisse channel, groove; see coulisse

Example Sentences

Severn Cullis-Suzuki concluded her speech with a maxim that rejected the empty promises of the world's adults.

From The Daily Beast

Recall a speech made 20 years ago at the World Economic Summit in Rio by a 12-year-old girl, Severn Cullis-Suzuki.

From The Daily Beast

The pathway led through a door in the great gateway, over which still hangs suspended the iron port-cullis.

From Project Gutenberg

The pulp to be put to the cullis before the heads are added.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

The masculine form coulis means a clear broth, or cullis, as it was called in English up to the 18th century.

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A proposition was made, and arrangements were perfected to visit Doctor Cullis, to secure the benefit of his prayers.

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