burgoo

noun bur·goo \ ˈbər-ˌgü , (ˌ)bər-ˈ \

Definition of burgoo

plural burgoos

1 : oatmeal gruel

2 : hardtack and molasses cooked together

3 a : a stew or thick soup of meat and vegetables originally served at outdoor gatherings

b : a picnic at which burgoo is served

Recent Examples of burgoo from the Web

Yes, there’s a glossary on the JuneBaby website, one that gives you the lowdown on everything from burgoo and calalu to ugali and succotash.

— jeff gordinier, Esquire, "The Best New Restaurants in America 2017," 18 Oct. 2017

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'burgoo.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.