First Known Use: 14th century
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colander
noun col·an·der \ˈkä-lən-dər, ˈkə-\
: a bowl that has many small holes and that is used for washing or draining food
Full Definition of COLANDER
: a perforated utensil for washing or draining food
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Origin of COLANDER
Middle English colyndore, probably modification of Old Occitan colador, from Medieval Latin colatorium, from Latin colare to sieve, from colum sieve
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colander
noun col·an·der \ˈkä-lən-dər, ˈkə-\
Definition of COLANDER for Kids
: a bowl-shaped utensil with small holes for draining foods
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