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burgoo

noun bur·goo \ ˈbər-ˌgü , (ˌ)bər-ˈ \
|Updated on: 8 Jul 2018

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

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