bur·goo (bûr g  , b r-g)n. pl. bur·goos 1. New England Any of several thick stews, originally an oatmeal porridge. 2. Chiefly Kentucky & Southern Illinois a. A spicy stew made of poultry, game, other meats, and vegetables, usually cooked outdoors. b. A picnic featuring such a stew. [Perhaps alteration of ragout.] |
burgoo [ˈbɜːguː bɜːˈguː]
n pl -goos
1. (Cookery) Nautical slang porridge
2. (Cookery) Southern US
a. a thick highly seasoned soup or stew of meat and vegetables
b. a picnic or gathering at which such soup is served
[perhaps from Arabic burghul crushed grain]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  burgoo - porridge made of rolled oats porridge - soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick |
| 2. | burgoo - a gathering at which burgoo stew is served cookout - an informal meal cooked and eaten outdoors | |
| 3. | burgoo - thick spicy stew of whatever meat and whatever vegetables are available; southern United States stew - food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables |
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