water gravy
chiefly United States regional (now chiefly historical )
noun
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..
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Satirist.
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