cullis
/ˈkʌlɪs/
noun
- 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.
- 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.