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[Arthur Dent]

gra·vy Pronunciation Key (grv)
n. pl. gra·vies

The juices that drip from cooking meat.
A sauce made by thickening and seasoning these juices.
Slang.
Money, profit, or benefit easily or illicitly gained.
Payment or benefit in excess of what is expected or required.

sauce Pronunciation Key (sôs)
n.
A flavorful seasoning or relish served as an accompaniment to food, especially a liquid dressing or topping for food.
Stewed fruit, usually served with other foods.
Something that adds zest, flavor, or piquancy.
Informal. Impudent speech or behavior; impertinence or sauciness.
Slang. Alcoholic liquor.

Tomato is a fruit. It is stewed to make a topping for pasta. Therefore, it is tomato sauce.



Edited By Arthur Dent on July 25 2002 at 12:17