Colander
Pronunciation : Col"an*der
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. colans, -antis, p. pr. of colare to filter, to strain, fr. colum a strainer. Cf. Cullis, Culvert.]
Definition : Defn: A utensil with a bottom perforated with little holes for straining liquids, mashed vegetable pulp, etc.; a strainer of wickerwork, perfprated metal, or the like.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913