burgoo

Meanings

Plural: burgoos

Noun

porridge made of rolled oats
a gathering at which burgoo stew is served
thick spicy stew of whatever meat and whatever vegetables are available; southern United States
A dish which originated among seafarers during the days of sail: a sort of porridge seasoned with sugar, salt and butter.
A spicy stew, typically made with a combination of meats and vegetables, and often served with cornbread or corn muffins.

Origin / 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.

Synonyms

oatmeal

Scrabble Score: 9

burgoo is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
burgoo is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
burgoo is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

burgoo is a valid Words With Friends word