cullis

[ kuhl-is ]

noun

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

cullis

/ ˈkʌlɪs /

noun

1. a gutter in or at the eaves of a roof
2. another word for coulisse

Word History and Origins

Origin of cullis¹

1830–40; < French coulisse coulisse; portcullis

Word History and Origins

Origin of cullis¹

C19: from French coulisse channel, groove; see coulisse

Example Sentences

Put a pint of cullis into a stewpan with a glass of white wine, two slices of peeled lemons, two cloves, a clove of garlic, half a laurel-leaf, parsley, scallions, onions, and turnip.

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To make cullis for ragouts, cut in pieces two pounds of lean veal, and two ounces of ham.

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

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Rub it through a search, and put it into a stewpan with two spoonfuls of cullis; put in a little salt and cayenne.

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It is said that Gonthier, in less than ten years, invented seven cullises, nine ragoûts, thirty-one sauces, and twenty-one soups.

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