Associations to the word «Burgoo»

Wiktionary

BURGOO, noun. (nautical) A dish which originated among seafarers during the days of sail: a sort of porridge seasoned with sugar, salt and butter.

Dictionary definition

BURGOO, noun. Porridge made of rolled oats.
BURGOO, noun. A gathering at which burgoo stew is served.
BURGOO, noun. Thick spicy stew of whatever meat and whatever vegetables are available; southern United States.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats