BURGOO


Meaning of BURGOO in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbər-ˌgü, (ˌ)bər-ˈ ]

noun

( 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 originally served at outdoor gatherings

b. : a picnic at which burgoo is served

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.