mulligan
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of stew, specifically an Irish version of burgoo: A "mulligan" is a hearty, often improvised stew made from a variety of available ingredients, such as meat and vegetables. It is considered a rustic, communal dish.
Usage
- The word "mulligan" is used to refer specifically to this Irish-origin stew. It is a countable noun.
- Example: "The campers cooked a large pot of mulligan over the fire." (This describes the stew itself.)
- Example: "For dinner, we had a simple mulligan made with potatoes, carrots, and some beef." (This specifies the dish being eaten.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes imply a makeshift or "throw-together" meal, reflecting its origins as a practical dish using whatever ingredients were on hand.
- Example: "It's not a fancy recipe, just a mulligan to use up the leftovers."
Variants and Related Words
- Burgoo (noun): A similar type of thick stew, often associated with the American South and outdoor gatherings. "Mulligan" is described as an Irish version of this.
- Mulligan stew (noun phrase): A fuller name for the dish, often used interchangeably with "mulligan."
Synonyms
- Stew: A general term for a dish of solid food ingredients cooked slowly in liquid.
- Hotchpotch: A confused mixture; a stew of various ingredients.
- Ragout: A well-seasoned meat and vegetable stew.
Notes on Different Meanings
- It is critical to distinguish this culinary term from the golf term "mulligan" (an informal extra stroke allowed after a poor shot). They are homographs (same spelling, different meaning and origin). This entry is solely for the stew.
- Example of the other meaning (for contrast): "He took a mulligan on the first tee." (This refers to the golf term, not the food.)
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Irish version of burgoo
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