burgoo

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein Haferbrei; ein geselliges Beisammensein, bei dem ein dickes, würziges Ragout serviert wird; oder dieses Ragout selbst, meist aus günstigem Fleisch und Gemüse zubereitet, besonders im Süden der USA.

A noun with multiple meanings: a porridge made from rolled oats; a social gathering where a thick, spicy stew is served; or the stew itself, typically made from available meats and vegetables, especially in the southern United States.

1. Oatmeal porridgeC1informalbritish

   A simple porridge made from rolled oats, often eaten by sailors or as a basic meal.

   Haferbrei

   • The sailors ate burgoo for breakfast every morning.
   • He prepared a bowl of burgoo with a pinch of salt.
   • Burgoo was a common meal on long sea voyages.

   Synonymegrueloatmealporridge

2. Social gathering with stewC1informalamerican

   An event or gathering where a thick, spicy stew is served, often outdoors.

   Zusammenkunft mit Eintopf

   • The whole town came to the annual burgoo.
   • They organized a burgoo to celebrate the harvest.
   • At the burgoo, everyone shared stories and ate together.

3. Thick Southern stewC1informalamerican

   A thick, spicy stew made from a mix of meats and vegetables, popular in the southern United States.

   Südlicher Eintopf

   • She cooked a burgoo with chicken, pork, and okra.
   • The burgoo was seasoned with hot peppers and herbs.
   • In Kentucky, burgoo is a traditional dish at large gatherings.