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Gravy
Pronunciation : Gra"vy
Part of Speech : n;
Etymology : [OE. greavie; prob. fr. greaves, graves, the sediment of melted tallow. See Greaves.]
Definition : 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.
pl. Gravies.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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