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colander

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌləndə, ˈkɒl-/
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Definition of colander

noun

  • a perforated bowl used to strain off liquid from food after washing or cooking.

Origin:

Middle English: based on Latin colare 'to strain'

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Remember that colander begins with col-.

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cold pasta was left in the colander.

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