n. [ L. colans, -antis, p. pr. of colare to filter, to strain, fr. colum a strainer. Cf. Cullis, Culvert. ] A utensil with a bottom perforated with little holes for straining liquids, mashed vegetable pulp, etc.; a strainer of wickerwork, perforated metal, or the like. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A native or inhabitant of Poland; a Pole. [ 1913 Webster ]
(Bot.) A large blackfish seaweed (Agarum Turneri), the frond of which is punctured with many little holes. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. See Sallenders. [ 1913 Webster ]