congee

¹

[ kon-jee, ‐zhey ]

noun

1. congé.

verb (used without object)

, Obsolete.

, con·geed, con·gee·ing.

1. to take one's leave.
2. to bow ceremoniously.

congee

²

[ kon-jee ]

noun

1. (in East Asian, especially Chinese, cuisine) a thick rice porridge.

Word History and Origins

Origin of congee¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; late Middle English noun congie, congye, from Middle French congié, Old French congié, from Latin commeātus “furlough, leave of absence” literally, “passage, coming and going,” equivalent to commeā(re) “to go, travel” (from com- + meāre “to proceed, pass, travel”) + -tus suffix of verbal action; verb derived from noun; com-

Origin of congee²

First recorded in 1695–1700; from Tamil kañci, kañji

Example Sentences

There are many other ways to eat congee, varying depending on the cuisine, geographic region, or just one’s own tastes.

From Eater

Yes, Wellingborough, you must; so I made one desperate congee, and darted through the door.

From Project Gutenberg

Thus (wishing each man to leave inquiring whom I am, and learn to know himself) I take a solemn congee of this fusty world.

From Project Gutenberg

One day I was going my usual round with the orderly-officer, who twice a day visited the congee-house.

From Project Gutenberg

So ended the affair, and the two sparks made their congee, and sneaked off.

From Project Gutenberg

Then tucking the dusty boots under his arm, the old man with a low congee, and a “Good-night, your honour!”

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