Meaning of cull in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kəl/

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  1. Verb

    cull

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French coillier, based on Latin colligere (see collect)

    Definitions

    1. remove something that has been rejected

    Examples

    • « cull the sick members of the herd »

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  2. 2. look for and gather

    Examples

    • « pick mushrooms »
    • « pick flowers »

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  3. Noun

    cull

    Definitions

    1. the person or thing rejected or set aside as inferior in quality

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