COULOIRS

Noun

couloirs

plural of couloir

Anagrams

• crioulos, licorous

Source: Wiktionary


COULOIR

Cou`loir" (k`lwr"), n. Etym: [F., a strainer.]

1. A deep gorge; a gully.

2. (Hydraul. Engin.)

Definition: A dredging machine for excavating canals, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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4 January 2025

RESURGE

(verb) rise again; “His need for a meal resurged”; “The candidate resurged after leaving politics for several years”


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