"culler" meaning in English

See culler in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈkʌl.ə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈkʌl.əɹ/ [General-American] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-colour.wav [Southern-England] Forms: cullers [plural]
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  1. One who picks or chooses.
    An inspector who selects wares suitable for market.
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  2. One who picks or chooses.
    One who kills animals to keep their numbers down.
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