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tamis

noun
tam·​is | \ ˈtamē, mə̇s\
plural tamises\ -​mēz , -​mə̇sə̇z \

Definition of tamis

: a strainer made of worsted cloth in a plain open weave

History and Etymology for tamis

French, from Old French, probably of Celtic origin; akin to Breton tamouez strainer

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