Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bulldog gravy

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.13 in modern English

Syllables: bull-dog -gravy
IPA

23

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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 spoon—her first attempt at making bulldog gravy."

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

bull gravy

Frequently Paired Words

bull gravy

Questions

What does bulldog gravy mean?: A Depression-era foodstuff associated with American coal miners, consisting of a mixture of water, flour, and grease, often eaten with beans.

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