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noun
A dish which originated among seafarers during the days of sail: a sort of porridge seasoned with sugar, salt and butter.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
A spicy stew, typically made with a combination of meats and vegetables, and often served with cornbread or corn muffins.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Midwestern-US, countable, uncountable
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noun
thick spicy stew of whatever meat and whatever vegetables are available; southern United States
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: stew
noun
a gathering at which burgoo stew is served
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: cookout
noun
porridge made of rolled oats
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: oatmeal
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Broader terms: porridge
History
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.
