Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Colander \Col"an*der\, 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.

Source : WordNet®

colander
     n : bowl-shaped strainer; used to wash or drain foods [syn: {cullender}]