"bulldog gravy" meaning in English

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Noun

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Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bulldog gravy (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly historical) A Depression-era foodstuff associated with American coal miners, consisting of a mixture of water, flour, and grease, often eaten with beans. Wikipedia link: bulldog gravy Tags: historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Foods Related terms: bull gravy
    Sense id: en-bulldog_gravy-en-noun-eK37NSSX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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