tamis

noun

tam·​is

ˈtamē,

mə̇s

plural tamises

-mēz,

-mə̇sə̇z

: a strainer made of worsted cloth in a plain open weave

Word History

Etymology

French, from Old French, probably of Celtic origin; akin to Breton tamouez strainer

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