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)

1. (usually in the plural) bladder campion

   Synonyms: colitx, morró

Derived terms

• colitx

Etymology 2

Borrowed from French coulisse.

Noun

colís m (plural colissos)

1. coulisse, slide

   Synonym: colissa

Further reading

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