Meaning

noun porridge made of rolled oats

noun a gathering at which burgoo stew is served

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

originOf 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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