plural burgoos
Definition of burgoo
1
: oatmeal gruel
2
: hardtack and molasses cooked together
3a
: 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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The first known use of burgoo was in 1700
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