单词 | water gravy |
释义 | > as lemmaswater gravy water gravy n. chiefly U.S. regional (now chiefly historical) a type of gravy made from meat fat, water, and (typically) flour.Water gravy is generally regarded as an inferior foodstuff, a cheaper alternative to milk gravy or meat. ΚΠ 1848 Satirist 9 Jan. 10/2 The dishes provided for the brothers are of the most coarse description, soothed or soddened with water gravy. 1916 Scribner's Mag. Dec. 757/2 A meal of fried fat meat, water gravy, and stale bread stimulated Mamie's spirits..for the evening's banquet. 2010 N. Dane Long Way to Go ii. 38 I was looking forward to having a little milk to cook with. Water gravy ain't much good. < as lemmas |
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