gravy

/ˈgreɪvi/
/ˈgreɪvi/
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Other forms: gravies

Definitions of gravy
  1. noun
    a sauce made by adding stock, flour, or other ingredients to the juice and fat that drips from cooking meats
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    type of:
    sauce
    flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
  2. noun
    the seasoned but not thickened juices that drip from cooking meats; often a little water is added
    synonyms: pan gravy
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    type of:
    juice
    the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
  3. noun
    a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
    synonyms: bonanza, boom, bunce, godsend, gold rush, manna from heaven, windfall
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    type of:
    happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent
    an event that happens
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