au jus

[oh zhoos, oh joos, oh zhy]

adjective

1. served in the natural juices that flow from the meat as it cooks.

au jus

/ o ʒy /

adjective

1. (of meat) served in its own gravy

Word History and Origins

Origin of au jus¹

1915–20; < French: literally, with the gravy. See juice

Word History and Origins

Origin of au jus¹

literally: with the juice