burgoo

== English == === Alternative forms === burgout === 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. === Noun === burgoo (countable and uncountable, plural burgoos) (nautical) A dish which originated among seafarers during the days of sail: a sort of porridge seasoned with sugar, salt and butter. (Midwestern US) A spicy stew, typically made with a combination of meats and vegetables, and often served with cornbread or corn muffins. ==== Descendants ==== goo === References === === Anagrams === Borgou