gravies

Meanings

• A savory sauce commonly served with stews, roasts, and fried dishes.

  - "Gravies is a delicious sauce made from pan drippings, flour, and milk. It's a must-have accompaniment to many savory dishes."
  - "Do you know what goes best with a succulent roast? Why, it's the savory and rich gravies that perfectly complements the flavor of the roast."

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Rhymes

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gravy , ravine , divine , wine

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Homophones

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1. Gravies () : A savory sauce commonly served with stews, roasts, and fried dishes.
   

2. Gravies (en) : A large, flat-bottomed boat used for fishing or transporting goods in bodies of water.
   

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Variants

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gravies , gravy , redeye gravies , redeye gravy

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Forms

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verb: to grave (something) = to make (something) into a savory sauce or gravy., noun: gravies (plural) = a savory sauce or gravy.

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'gravies' can be traced back to the Old French word 'gravier', which means 'gravel'. In Middle English, the word 'gravies' began to be used to refer to the gravy sauce made from pan drippings, flour, and milk.

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Related Concepts

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1. Roux: A type of thickener made from a cooked mixture of flour and fat (such as butter or oil). Roux is commonly used to thicken sauces, gravies, and soups.

2. Demi-glace: A rich and savory brown sauce made from a long simmering reduction of brown stock (made from roasted meat bones), mirepoix (a mixture of chopped vegetables such as onions, carrots, and celery), and tomato paste. Demi-glace is used as a base for many savory dishes and sauces, such as gravies, sauces, soups, and stews.

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Culture

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Gravies has been an integral part of many cultures and cuisines around the world. In India, gravies is commonly known as 'curry' and is made from a complex blend of spices, herbs, and vegetables. In the Middle East, gravies is known as 'sauce' or 'tagine' and is made from a rich and savory blend of spices, herbs, and meats, typically lamb or chicken.

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