Congee — synonyms, definition

1. congee (Noun)

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congee (Noun) — A Chinese rice gruel eaten for breakfast.

congee (Noun) — (architecture) a concave moulding.

congee (Noun) — Formal permission to depart. ex. "he gave me his congee"

congee (Noun) — An abrupt and unceremonious dismissal.

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2. congee (Verb)

congee (Verb) — Depart after obtaining formal permission. ex. "He has congeed with the King"

congee (Verb) — Perform a ceremonious bow.

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