burgoo
English
Alternative forms
- burgout[1]
Etymology
Of unclear origin. Apparently from the dialectal term burgood (“yeast”). Perhaps ultimately from Welsh burym (“yeast”) + cawl (“cabbage, gruel”),[1] or perhaps from Arabic [Term?].[2]
Noun
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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.
Descendants
- goo
References
- burgoo in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
- “burgoo” in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.