n. [ F. coud&unr_;e, from coude elbow. ] A measure of length; the distance from the elbow to the end of the middle finger; a cubit. [ 1913 Webster ]

‖n. [ F. coulée, fr. couler to run or flow. ] A stream; (Geol.) a stream of lava. Also, in the Western United States, the bed of a stream, even if dry, when deep and having inclined sides; distinguished from a cañon, which has precipitous sides. [ 1913 Webster ]