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词汇 burgoo
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Definition of burgoo in English:

burgoo

noun bəːˈɡuːbərˈɡo͞o
mass noun
  • 1North American A stew or thick soup, typically one served at an outdoor meal.

    〈北美〉(尤指野餐时做的)杂烩浓汤

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The local Kentucky barbecue places use meats left over from their barbecuing (typically, pork, beef or lamb) as the basis for burgoos that change depending on what meats happen to be left over.
    • Among our fans, he is as popular as burgoo and as recognizable as the Keeneland logo.
    • Mutton gives the burgoo the same oomph that squirrel and other wild game formerly provided.
    • Back in style are New England boiled dinners, Kentucky burgoos, Florida conch seviche, New Orleans gumbo - and soups, chowders, breads and pies of every stripe and spice.
    • In the old days, burgoos were stewed over open fires, often for two days or more.
    • Legend has it that burgoo can be kept going for months and any kind of meat from squirrel, rabbit, venison, and bear can be used.
    Synonyms
    outdoor meal, al fresco meal, barbecue
  • 2Nautical
    A thick porridge.

    〔主航海〕稠燕麦片粥

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Me mam once said that burgoo (porridge) will "put a skin on your belly like velvet."
    • In the British Royal Navy, Burgoo refers to a thick oatmeal gruel or porridge.
    • Burgoo was originally a thin gruel or porridge made by sailors in the 17th century.

Origin

From Arabic burġul (see burghul).

Definition of burgoo in US English:

burgoo

nounbərˈɡo͞o
North American
  • 1A stew or thick soup, typically made for an outdoor meal.

    〈北美〉(尤指野餐时做的)杂烩浓汤

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In the old days, burgoos were stewed over open fires, often for two days or more.
    • Legend has it that burgoo can be kept going for months and any kind of meat from squirrel, rabbit, venison, and bear can be used.
    • Back in style are New England boiled dinners, Kentucky burgoos, Florida conch seviche, New Orleans gumbo - and soups, chowders, breads and pies of every stripe and spice.
    • Among our fans, he is as popular as burgoo and as recognizable as the Keeneland logo.
    • The local Kentucky barbecue places use meats left over from their barbecuing (typically, pork, beef or lamb) as the basis for burgoos that change depending on what meats happen to be left over.
    • Mutton gives the burgoo the same oomph that squirrel and other wild game formerly provided.
    Synonyms
    outdoor meal, al fresco meal, barbecue
    1. 1.1 An outdoor meal at which burgoo is served.
      杂烩浓汤野餐
      Example sentencesExamples
      • They were invited to ‘a burgoo,’ according to A Treasury of Southern Folklore by B.A. Botkin.
      • There is so much sheer life in this potpourri of feudin' and foxin' horseflesh and womanflesh, verse and rime, superstition, burgoos, and jokes.
      • The money from the burgoos was earmarked for air conditioning the new hall and for the philanthropies of Council 4175.
    2. 1.2Nautical A thick porridge.
      〔主航海〕稠燕麦片粥
      Example sentencesExamples
      • In the British Royal Navy, Burgoo refers to a thick oatmeal gruel or porridge.
      • Burgoo was originally a thin gruel or porridge made by sailors in the 17th century.
      • Me mam once said that burgoo (porridge) will "put a skin on your belly like velvet."

Origin

From Arabic burġul (see burghul).

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