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Sieve made of cloth
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tamis
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Tamis \Tam"is\, n. [F., a kind of sieve.] A sieve, or strainer, made of a kind of woolen cloth. The cloth itself; tammy. Tamis bird (Zo["o]l.), a Guinea fowl.
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Word definitions in Wikipedia
A tamis (pronounced "tammy", also known as a drum sieve , or chalni in Indian cooking ) is a kitchen utensil , shaped somewhat like a snare drum , that acts as a strainer , grater , or food mill . A tamis has a cylindrical edge, made of metal or wood , ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 A culinary strainer made from worsted cloth 2 The cloth itself; tammy.
Usage examples of tamis.
Salish, asked where you were, and so did Ley Gett, and Tamis Orley-they wanted to dance with you.
The conversation between Panax and Obat was sufficiently intense that the Dwarf did not even glance at Quentin, but Tamis caught his eye and beckoned him over.
He glanced at Panax and Tamis to see if they were looking, too, but their eyes were directed ahead into the corridor they followed.
Tamis, and together they sped back down the passageway in pursuit of Panax and the Elven Hunters.
Kian, Wye, Panax, and even the Rindge, who had not fled as Tamis had feared.