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burgoo

[ bur-goo, bur-goo ]

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noun

, plural bur·goos

a thick oatmeal gruel, especially as eaten by sailors.
Chiefly Kentucky and Tennessee.
1. a thick, highly seasoned soup or stew, usually made of chicken or small game and corn, tomatoes, and onions.
2. a picnic or other gathering at which burgoo is served.

burgoo

/ ˈbɜːɡuː; bɜːˈɡuː /

slang.
nautical porridge
1. a thick highly seasoned soup or stew of meat and vegetables
2. a picnic or gathering at which such soup is served

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Origin of burgoo¹

1735–45; perhaps ultimately < Arabic burghul, burghūl cracked wheat ( bulgur ), though immediate source is uncertain

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Origin of burgoo¹

C18: perhaps from Arabic burghul crushed grain

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We was off Minot's Ledge wid a northeaster, butt first, atop of us, thicker'n burgoo.

Weve brought lots of lunch, and Im sure there is enough of Percys burgoo, or whatever it is, to feed a regiment.

The burgoo or oatmeal gruel served at breakfast made him sick; he knew how it had been made in the cook's dirty pans.

All Kentuckians will vow they understand the true meaning of the word "burgoo."

When the burgoo is done dip it out and drink it from tin cups.

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