COLANDER


Meaning of COLANDER in English

ˈkələndə(r), ˈkäl- noun

also cul·len·der ˈkəl-

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English colyndore, probably modification of Old Provençal colador, from Medieval Latin colatorium, from Latin colatus, past part of colare to filter, strain, sieve, from colum sieve — more at hedge

: a bowl-shaped usually metal utensil having perforations permitting use as a strainer

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