mulligan

Thân thiện

A golfer takes a mulligan after his first shot goes into the water.

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.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. Irish version of burgoo

Từ đồng nghĩa

• mulligan stew
• Irish burgoo