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Definitions for burgoo
ˈbɜr gu, bɜrˈgubur·goo

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. oatmeal, burgoonoun

    porridge made of rolled oats

  2. burgoonoun

    a gathering at which burgoo stew is served

  3. burgoonoun

    thick spicy stew of whatever meat and whatever vegetables are available; southern United States

Wiktionary

  1. burgoonoun

    a seafaring dish from the days of sail; a sort of porridge seasoned with sugar, salt and butter

Wikipedia

  1. Burgoo

    Burgoo is a stew, similar to Irish or Mulligan stew, often served with cornbread or corn muffins. It is often prepared communally as a social gathering. It is popular as the basis for civic fund-raisers in the American Midwest and South.

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  1. burgoo

    Burgoo is a thick stew of various meats and vegetables, traditionally prepared and served at communal gatherings in the southern United States, particularly in Kentucky. The ingredients often vary based on what is available, and it is typically slow-cooked over a fire.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Burgoonoun

    a kind of oatmeal pudding, or thick gruel, used by seamen

Wikidata

  1. Burgoo

    Burgoo is a spicy stew, similar to Irish or Mulligan stew, often served with cornbread or corn muffins. It is often prepared communally as a social stew. It is popular as the basis for civic fund-raisers in the American Midwest and South. In days past, the term was also used for a type of stew or porridge served in the British Royal Navy.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Burgoo

    bur′gōō, n. a dish made of boiled oatmeal seasoned with salt, butter, and sugar, used by seamen. [Derivation unknown.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. burgoo

    A seafaring dish made of boiled oatmeal seasoned with salt, butter, and sugar. (See LOBLOLLY and SKILLY.)

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of burgoo in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of burgoo in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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