cullis

/ˈkʌlɪs/
noun
  1. A strong broth or stock made by boiling meat, vegetables, and seasonings, often used as a base for soups and sauces.
    • She added a spoonful of cullis to the soup for extra flavor.
    • The chef prepared a rich cullis from chicken bones and vegetables.
    • The recipe calls for a beef cullis as the base of the stew.
  2. A gutter or channel for water, especially on a roof or in a street.
    • The old stone cullis along the street was clogged with leaves.
    • They repaired the cullis on the roof to prevent leaks.
    • Rainwater flowed through the cullis and into the drain.
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