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Definition of Burgoo

1. Noun. Porridge made of rolled oats.

2. Noun. A gathering at which burgoo stew is served.

3. Noun. Thick spicy stew of whatever meat and whatever vegetables are available; southern United States.

Definition of Burgoo

1. n. A kind of oatmeal pudding, or thick gruel, used by seamen.

Definition of Burgoo

1. Noun. (nautical) a seafaring dish from the days of sail; a sort of porridge seasoned with sugar, salt and butter ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Burgoo

1. a thick oatmeal [n -GOOS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Burgoo

burglarizes burglarizing burglarproof burglars burglary burgle burgled burgles burgling burgomaster

burgomasters burgomeister burgomeisters burgonet burgonets burgoo (current term) burgoos burgout burgouts burgrave

burgraves burgs burgundies burgundy burhel burhels buriable burial

Literary usage of Burgoo

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. How to Amuse Yourself and Others: The American Girl's Handy Book by Lina Beard, Adelia Belle Beard (1887)
"When a burgoo is decided upon, it is best to prepare a light lunch to be eaten about eleven o'clock, ... It is not as elaborate an affair as the burgoo. ..."

2. ...The American Boys' Handybook of Camp-lore and Woodcraft by Daniel Carter Beard (1920)
"All Kentuckians will vow they understand the true meaning of the word "burgoo." But an article in the Insurance Field says, " It is derived from the low ..."

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