Cullises

/ˈkʌlɪsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cullis; multiple grooved devices or sliding mechanisms.

Etymology

Regular English plural of cullis, formed by adding -es (since cullis ends in a sibilant sound).

Kelly Says

Medieval theater stages had multiple 'cullises' operating simultaneously—the term preserves knowledge of how early special effects actually worked.

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