burgoo
- noun
- /ˈbɜrɡu/
- US
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burgoo
- She prepared a thick burgoo using rolled oats and a pinch of salt, just like her grandmother did.
Examples
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I made a delicious burgoo for dinner.
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Sailors often began their day with a bowl of burgoo to keep them warm and satisfied.
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At the historical reenactment, visitors could sample traditional burgoo served in wooden bowls.
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The burgoo was thick and hearty.
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In Kentucky, people often gather for a festive cookout to enjoy a large pot of burgoo, a hearty stew filled with meat and vegetables.
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During the community event, the volunteers prepared burgoo, which included tender meat and fresh vegetables for everyone to share.
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At the family reunion, they served burgoo alongside cornbread, making it a flavorful centerpiece of the meal.
Synonyms
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6.1
A spicy Southern stew made with chicken, corn, tomatoes, beans, okra, onions, and potatoes
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9.3
A thick Irish stew with meat and vegetables
A thick rice and chicken stew from the southern United States
A thick rice stew with chicken from the southern United States
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Etymology
Burgoo probably comes from an old dialect word for 'porridge' used by sailors and working people. So, burgoo means a thick, warming stew or porridge-like dish often made with meat and vegetables.