coulis

noun cou·lis \kü-ˈlē\

: a thick sauce made from vegetables or fruit

Full Definition of COULIS

: a thick sauce made with pureed vegetable or fruit and often used as a garnish

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French, from Old French coleïs, from coleïs, coleïz flowing

First Known Use: 1978

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