cullis

/ˈkʌlɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of pastry, typically a small, sweet, and often fruit-filled pastry.

“She served a variety of cullis with the afternoon tea.”

2. noun

A cullis may also refer to a type of small pastry case.

“The baker made a batch of cullis for the wedding reception.”

3. noun

In some cases, a cullis refers to a type of small pastry or a small, typically sweet, case.

“The dessert menu featured a selection of cullis and other sweet treats.”

Synonyms

  • pastry
  • treat

Antonyms

  • savoury
  • unappetizing