Definition of burgoo
burgoos
1 : oatmeal gruel
2 : hardtack and molasses cooked together
3a : a stew or thick soup of meat and vegetables originally served at outdoor gatheringsb : a picnic at which burgoo is served
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Origin and Etymology of burgoo
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1700
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