colander Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods
    cullender.

WordNet

Col"an*der noun
Etymology
L. colans, -antis, p. pr. of colare to filter, to strain, fr. colum a strainer. Cf. Cullis, Culvert.
Definitions
  1. A utensil with a bottom perforated with little holes for straining liquids, mashed vegetable pulp, etc.; a strainer of wickerwork, perfprated metal, or the like.

Webster 1913