Meaning
A basic stew or porridge based on peas and/or corn.
Etymology
Origin: French
Borrowed from Michif rubaboo, from French roux (“thickener”) + Proto-Algonquian *aboo (“soup”). Compare Ojibwe naboo (“soup”), -aaboo (“liquid”).
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2026.