Definition of Gravy

1. Noun. A sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats.

Generic synonyms: Sauce

2. Noun. The seasoned but not thickened juices that drip from cooking meats; often a little water is added.
Exact synonyms: Pan Gravy
Generic synonyms: Juice

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Definition of Gravy

1. n. The juice or other liquid matter that drips from flesh in cooking, made into a dressing for the food when served up.

Definition of Gravy

1. Noun. A thick sauce made from the fat or juices that come out from meat or vegetables as they are being cooked. ¹

2. Noun. A type of gravy. ¹

3. Noun. (''among Italian-Americans'') Sauce used for pasta. ¹

4. Noun. Unearned gain. ¹

5. Noun. Extra benefit. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gravy

1. a sauce of the fat and juices from cooked meat [n -VIES]

Medical Definition of Gravy

1. 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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gravy

gravity perception
gravity slingshot
gravity wave
gravity wind
gravityless
gravlaks
gravlax
gravlaxes
gravo-
gravo-acute accent
gravogyro
gravothermal
gravs
gravure
gravures
gravy (current term)
gravy-eyed
gravy boat
gravy boats
gravy holder
gravy train
gravy trains
gravyless
gravylike
grawlix
grawlixes
gray-collar
gray-haired
gray-headed
gray-leaf pine

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