BURGOO

burgoo

(noun) thick spicy stew of whatever meat and whatever vegetables are available; southern United States

burgoo

(noun) a gathering at which burgoo stew is served

oatmeal, burgoo

(noun) porridge made of rolled oats

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

burgoo (countable and uncountable, plural burgoos)

(nautical) A dish which originated among seafarers during the days of sail: a sort of porridge seasoned with sugar, salt and butter.

A spicy stew, typically made with a combination of meats and vegetables, and often served with cornbread or corn muffins.

Source: Wiktionary


Bur"goo, n. Etym: [Prov. E. burgood yeast, perh. fr. W. burym yeast + cawl cabbage, gruel.]

Definition: A kind of oatmeal pudding, or thick gruel, used by seamen. [Written also burgout.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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