Definition of "tamis" [tam•is]

• A culinary strainer made from worsted cloth (noun)
• The cloth itself; tammy. (noun)

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• "A tamis is the best strainer, and if the soup is strained while it is hot, let the tamis or cloth be previously soaked in cold water."
• "Using a spatula, press a ¼ of the mixture through a tamis or fine mesh strainer."
• "Place a tamis or fine mesh strainer over a mixing bowl."