burgoo
Valid in Scrabble
- Scrabble points
- 9
- Words With Friends
- 12
- Letters
- 6
Definition of burgoo
2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included
noun
- (countable, uncountable)A dish which originated among seafarers during the days of sail: a sort of porridge seasoned with sugar, salt and butter.
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noun
- (countable, uncountable)A dish which originated among seafarers during the days of sail: a sort of porridge seasoned with sugar, salt and butter.
- (Midwestern-US, countable, uncountable)A spicy stew, typically made with a combination of meats and vegetables, and often served with cornbread or corn muffins.
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Etymology
Of unclear origin. Apparently from the dialectal term burgood (“yeast”). * Perhaps ultimately from Welsh burym (“yeast”) + cawl (“cabbage, gruel”), * Or perhaps from Arabic بُرْغُل (burḡul). * Or, from an alteration of ragout.
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