Gra"vy (?), n; pl. Gravies (#). [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.
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