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bulldog gravy

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A Depression-era foodstuff associated with American coal miners, consisting of a mixture of water, flour, and grease, often eaten with beans.

historical, uncountable

Examples

Now, Emma stood in front of the hot coal stove in Clayton's kitchen, stirring water, lard, and flour in a cast[-]iron skillet with a battered wooden spoonher first attempt at making bulldog gravy.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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