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

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Example Sentences

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cullis

Fish cullis must be as above, only with fish instead of meat.

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 Lady Charlotte Campbell Bury

When they are well done take them out, and put them into a good cullis, with a little broth.

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 Mary Eaton

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 Mary Eaton

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 Mary Eaton

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 Ernest Weekley

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