plural gravies
Definition of gravy
1
: a sauce made from the thickened and seasoned juices of cooked meat
2a
: something additional or unexpected that is pleasing or valuable
with expenses now paid, future money is pure gravy— K. Crossen
b
: unearned or illicit gain : graft entry 3
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The first known use of gravy was in the 14th century
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