colís

Catalan

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): (Central, Balearic) [kuˈlis]

IPA^(key): (Valencian) [koˈlis]

Etymology 1

Inherited from Latin cauliculus, diminutive of caulis (“cabbage”). The spelling reflects a dialectal plural form with ieisme reanalysed as a singular. In other varieties, the plural was dissimilated to conills or affricated to colitx.

Noun

colís m (plural colissos)

(usually in the plural) bladder campion
Synonyms: colitx, morró

Derived terms

colitx

Etymology 2

Borrowed from French coulisse.

Noun

colís m (plural colissos)

coulisse, slide
Synonym: colissa

Further reading

“colís” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.

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