congee

¹ American  

[kon-jee, ‐zhey] / ˈkɒn dʒi, ‐ʒeɪ /

noun

1. congé.

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verb (used without object)

Obsolete.

congeed, congeeing

1. to take one's leave.

2. to bow ceremoniously.

congee ² American  

[kon-jee] / ˈkɒn dʒi /

noun

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

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Etymology

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

I can’t wait to go back for congee, wonton soup, more Taiwanese sausages and dumplings.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2023

Oatmeal or congee are two great options, as both have “a limitless number of combinations and directions.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 13, 2022

You can use any leftover roasted meat to flavor this mild, comforting congee, which is delicately seasoned with white pepper.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2022

A crispy, runny fried egg on a bowl of congee is a beautiful thing, but it's not the most efficient move when you've got a houseful of people.

From Salon • Nov. 25, 2022

"Sure, madam," I returned, with a congee; "and is it not rather a compliment that I so willingly forfeit a superlunar bliss in order to retain the pleasure of your society?"

From Gallantry Dizain des Fetes Galantes by Cabell, James Branch