burgoo

Meaning

Noun

• A dish which originated among seafarers during the days of sail: a sort of porridge seasoned with sugar, salt and butter.
• A spicy stew, typically made with a combination of meats and vegetables, and often served with cornbread or corn muffins.

Origin

• Of unclear origin. Apparently from the dialectal term burgood.
• Perhaps ultimately from Welsh burym ("yeast") + cawl,
• Or perhaps from Arabic بُرْغُل.
• Or, from an alteration of ragout.