burgoo: Meaning and Definition of

bur•goo

Pronunciation: (bûr'g, bûr-g'), [key]
— pl. -goos
  1. a thick oatmeal gruel, esp. as eaten by sailors.
    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.
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