Burgoo

[Dan Goodman]

Date:    Mon, 8 Nov 2004 10:08:35 -0600
From:    Lesa Dill <lesa.dill at WKU.EDU>
Subject: Re: Burgoo

What I want to know is the relationship between Brunswick Stew and
Burgoo--etymologically or culinarily???  I've had both and they seem as
alike as the different states' barbecue.  I hope not since another
barbecue battle might be too much to handle.

A quick look at http://onelook.com suggests that the name might have
been transferred from an entirely different food.  From the
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=burgoo

Main Entry: bur·goo
Pronunciation: 'b&r-"gü, (")b&r-'
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural burgoos
Etymology: origin unknown
1 : oatmeal gruel
2 : hardtack and molasses cooked together
3 a : a stew or thick soup of meat and vegetables orig. served at
outdoor gatherings b : a picnic at which burgoo is served

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