word
French
coulis
koo-LEE
kuːˈliːListen
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Syllable breakdown
coulis
Sounds like
Say 'koo-LEE' — the final 's' is silent.
Dictionary meaning
A thin sauce made from pureed fruit or vegetables.
History and origin
French — from 'couler' (to flow).
Examples
- Serve the panna cotta with a bright raspberry coulis drizzled over the plate.
Common mispronunciations
KOO-lisCOO-lee
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