| gravy | Origin: OE. Greavie; prob. Fr. Greaves, graves, the sediment of melted tallow. See Greaves. 1. The juice or other liquid matter that drips from flesh in cooking, made into a dressing for the food when served up. 2. Liquid dressing for meat, fish, vegetables, etc. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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