tamis

American  

[tam-ee, -is] / ˈtæm i, -ɪs /

noun

plural

tamises

1. a worsted cloth mesh constructed in open weave and having a corded face, used as a sieve or strainer.

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tamis British  

/ ˈtæmɪ, -ɪs /

noun

1. a less common word for tammy 3

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Etymology

Origin of tamis

1595–1605; < French: sieve < ?; compare Old English temes sieve, cognate with Middle Low German temes, Middle Dutch temse, Old High German zemisa

Example Sentences

Peel the cooked potatoes with a paring knife and pass them through a tamis or a potato ricer into a bowl.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2023

Especially soft foods can be pressed through the fine holes of a tamis using a dough scraper.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2021

Each of the ricer, food mill, and tamis produced mashed potatoes with significantly different textures.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2021

Pass the batter through a fine-mesh tamis and refrigerate for 1 hour.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2011

Simmer the whole over the fire till tender; then rub it through a sieve or tamis; add some rice, and let it simmer an hour before you serve it up.

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 Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady