1. Plural of cullis; a strong broth or meat stock used in cooking, especially in classical French cuisine.
Usage: culinary; archaic or specialized
2. Plural of cullis; a gutter or channel, especially one on a roof or fortification.
Usage: architectural; archaic

Examples

• The chef prepared several cullises to serve as the foundation for the sauce.
• Medieval fortifications often featured cullises to direct water away from the walls.
• Rich cullises were essential to haute cuisine in 18th-century French kitchens.
• The roof's cullises prevented water from pooling during heavy rain.