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Colander

Colander Meaning & Definition
Colander Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Colander?

[n] bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods

Synonyms | Synonyms for Colander: cullender

Related Terms | Find terms related to Colander: bolter | clarifier | cradle | cribble | cribriformity | cribrosity | filter | grate | grating | honeycomb | lixiviator | net | percolator | porosity | porousness | purifier | refiner | refinery | riddle | rocker | screen | sieve | sievelikeness | sifter | sorter | sponge | strainer | winnow | winnowing basket | winnowing fan | winnowing machine

See Also | strainer

Colander In Webster's Dictionary

\Col"an*der\, n. [L. colans, -antis, p. pr. of colare to filter, to strain, fr. colum a strainer. Cf. {Cullis}, {Culvert}.] A utensil with a bottom perforated with little holes for straining liquids, mashed vegetable pulp, etc.; a strainer of wickerwork, perforated metal, or the like.

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