burgoo


bur·goo

noun \ˈbər-ˌgü, (ˌ)bər-ˈ\
plural burgoos

Definition of BURGOO

1
: oatmeal gruel
2
: hardtack and molasses cooked together
3
a : a stew or thick soup of meat and vegetables originally served at outdoor gatherings b : a picnic at which burgoo is served

Origin of BURGOO

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1700

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