cullis

American  

[kuhl-is] / ˈkʌl ɪs /

noun

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

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cullis British  

/ ˈkʌlɪs /

noun

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

2. another word for coulisse

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Etymology

Origin of cullis

1830–40; < French coulisse coulisse; cf. portcullis

Example Sentences

Make it as for cullis; but leave out the spices, herbs, and flour.

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

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

Add to the sauce five or six spoonfuls of cullis; let it boil up two or three times, and then pour it over the salmon, and serve up.

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

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

From The Romance of Words (4th ed.) by Weekley, Ernest

It will now be formed into a rich strong gravy, easily converted into cullis, or thickened gravy.

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