n.
Pronunciation: ' gr ā -v ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural gravies
Etymology: Middle English gravey, from Anglo-French gravé broth, stew
Date: 14th century
1 : a sauce made from the thickened and seasoned juices of cooked meat
2 a : 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 : 5 GRAFT