Cullises

Cullises
Cullis Cul"lis, n.; pl. {Cullises} (-?z). [F.coulisse groove, fr. the same source as E. cullis broth.] (Arch.) A gutter in a roof; a channel or groove. [1913 Webster]

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  • Cullis — Cul lis (k?l l?s), n. [OF. cole[ i]s, F. coulis, fr. OF. & F. couler to strain, to flow, fr. L. colare to filter, strain; cf. LL. coladicium. Cf. {Colander}.] A strong broth of meat, strained and made clear for invalids; also, a savory jelly.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Cullis — Cul lis, n.; pl. {Cullises} ( ?z). [F.coulisse groove, fr. the same source as E. cullis broth.] (Arch.) A gutter in a roof; a channel or groove. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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