cullis Meaning, Definition & Usage

Cul"lis noun

Etymology

OF. coleïs, F. coulis, fr. OF. & F. couler to strain, to flow, fr. L. colare to filter, strain; cf. LL. coladicium. Cf. Colander.

Definitions

1. A strong broth of meat, strained and made clear for invalids; also, a savory jelly. Obs.

   When I am exellent at caudles And cullises . . . you shall be welcome to me. Beau. & Fl.

Cul"lis noun

Etymology

F.coulisse groove, fr. the same source as E. cullis broth.

Wordforms

plural Cullises

Definitions

1. (Arch.) A gutter in a roof; a channel or groove.