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bur·goo  (bûrg, br-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.

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[Perhaps alteration of ragout.]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	burgoo - porridge made of rolled oats         oatmeal 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