noun
burgoo
Burgoo (noun) means a porridge-like dish flavoured with sugar, salt and butter, once eaten by sailors.
noun
1
A porridge-like dish flavoured with sugar, salt and butter, once eaten by sailors.
2
A thick, spicy stew made with meat and vegetables, often eaten with cornbread.
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Etymology
Of unclear origin. It apparently comes from the dialectal term burgood ("yeast"). Perhaps it ultimately derives from Welsh burym ("yeast") plus cawl ("cabbage, gruel"), or perhaps from Arabic بُرْغُل (burḡul), or else from an alteration of ragout.
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What is the meaning of burgoo?
"burgoo" (noun) means a porridge-like dish flavoured with sugar, salt and butter, once eaten by sailors.
What is another word for burgoo?
Other words for "burgoo" include oatmeal.
What are the different meanings of burgoo?
"burgoo" has 2 main meanings: 1. A porridge-like dish flavoured with sugar, salt and butter, once eaten by sailors; 2. A thick, spicy stew made with meat and vegetables, often eaten with cornbread.
