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burgoo

Pronunciation: /bəːˈguː/
Definition of burgoo

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1North American a stew or thick soup, typically one served at an outdoor meal.
  • 2chiefly Nautical a thick porridge.

Origin:

from Arabic burġul (see burghul)

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Definition of burgoo in the US English dictionary
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