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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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