Colander vs. Cullender: What's the Difference?

Colander and cullender both refer to a kitchen utensil used for draining liquids from food, but colander is the standard term in modern usage, while cullender is an archaic variant.

Colander and Cullender Definitions

Colander

A bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with perforations for draining off liquids and rinsing food.

Cullender

Alternative form of colander

Colander

A bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food that has been cooking in water, such as pasta.

Cullender

A strainer. See Colander.

Colander

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.