[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

cullis \cul"lis\ k?l"l?s, n. of. cole"is, f. coulis, fr.
   of.  f. couler to strain, to flow, fr. l. colare to filter,
   strain; cf. ll. coladicium. cf. colander.
   a strong broth of meat, strained and made clear for invalids;
   also, a savory jelly. obs.
   1913 webster

         when i am exellent at caudles
         and cullises . . . you shall be welcome to me. --beau.
                                                   fl.
   1913 webster
see also:
colander 

[2] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

cullis \cul"lis\, n.; pl. cullises -?z. f.coulisse groove,
   fr. the same source as e. cullis broth. arch.
   a gutter in a roof; a channel or groove.
   1913 webster
see also:
cullises 

[3] : WordNet (r) 2.0

cullis
     n : a gutter in a roof

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