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cullis

cul·lis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuhl-is]
    • /ˈkʌl ɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuhl-is]
    • /ˈkʌl ɪs/

Definitions of cullis word

  • noun cullis a gutter in or at the eaves of a roof 3
  • noun cullis a gutter or groove 3
  • noun cullis a gutter, as at the eaves of a roof. 1
  • noun cullis (architecture) A gutter in a roof; a channel or groove. 1
  • noun cullis A strong broth of meat, strained and made clear for someone who is ill or infirm; also, a savoury jelly. 0

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Origin of cullis

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < French coulisse coulisse; cf. portcullis

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Parts of speech for Cullis

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cullis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cullis usage trend in Literature

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