n.
Pronunciation: ' b ə r- ˌ gü, ( ˌ )b ə r- '
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural burgoos
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1700
1 : oatmeal gruel
2 : hardtack and molasses cooked together
3 a : a stew or thick soup of meat and vegetables orig. served at outdoor gatherings b : a picnic at which burgoo is served